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Andrew Lyons Obituary

Andrew "Drew" Lyons, age 24, of Harborcreek, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019. He was born in Erie on December 28, 1994.

Andrew was a graduate of Harbor Creek High School and was employed at Harborcreek Giant Eagle. He loved listening to and singing to rap music, swimming, and basketball. Andrew's greatest joy was time spent with his sons.

Andrew is survived by his two sons, Drew and Leo Lyons; his mother, Amy Lyons, and her fiancé, Nick Kiefer; his father, Gary Lyons and friend, Robin Reksio; two brothers, Austin and Blake Lyons; grandmother, Charlette Kelly; and aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Gabriel Lyons.

Andrew will continue to be loved and be greatly missed by his family.

Private arrangements will be handled by the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Road.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Safe Kids Erie (a member of the Erie County Suicide Prevention Task Force) in care of Jack Ogden, 1858 W. Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16509.

Sign the Guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Nov. 17, 2019.

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Uncle Rich

November 11, 2024

Four years it's a long time but it still feels like it was yesterday. You are extremely missed. I think of you often and miss you daily. Love you Drew

Uncle Rich

November 12, 2020

Rough past year not a day went by that I didn't think of ya. Even writing this brings me to tears. Andrew I love you and miss you so very much. To Amy,Gary,Austin and Blake love you guys he is deeply missed

Cathy Laneve

November 11, 2020

Gary & family,
I know that there are no words to adequately express the loss of Andrew's presence in your lives. You have my heartfelt sympathy as you remember the memories that you shared together.
Cathy Laneve

Paul Brockway

November 22, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Chelsea Wallace

November 19, 2019

Still cant get over it i so heartbroken that you are gone . still thinking of you every day . i going miss you . it hard know that been friends since high school back in 2011 .i pray for you family and friends. Please look over us . and i always will keep you in my memories

Richard Rutkowski

November 18, 2019

No words can describe what you meant to this family. You always had the biggest heart and the brightest smile. I will miss your laugh and our jokes. Just hope you are truly at peace love you Drew. Amy Gary Austin and Blake nothing I can say will make it easy but I love you guys and sorry for your loss.

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Marco Maldonado

November 18, 2019

I am in shock about this news. You were such a great person and always had a story to tell. You were always fun to talk to at work and I will be thinking of you and your family during this rough time. You'll be missed!

Chelsea Wallace

November 18, 2019

Some very old pics of us but when times where good . wish i had some new pic

Chelsea Wallace

November 18, 2019

Karen

November 17, 2019

Gary and family,

I am so sorry to hear of Drew's untimely passing. May the memories you shared bring you some comfortable in this incredibly difficult time. It's a parents' worst nightmare...my heart aches for all of you. May Drew rest in peace now.

November 17, 2019

Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. May your treasured memories of Andrew always fill your heart with love and peace

Daniel Santiago

November 17, 2019

I'm heartbroken that you're gone my brother but I'll always cherish the times we'd always talk and worked together and even drank together. You always were so funny and made me laugh always and told some awesome stories. I miss you bro. You're gone but you'll never be forgotten. You'll always live in my and everyone's hearts you touched, especially at Giant Eagle. R.I.P Andrew!

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Desii Baker

November 17, 2019

I am so sorry Amy and Gary... You have been and always will be in my thoughts and prayers... I cant believe this and cant even think about this.. This is unimaginable. I have always and will forever love Andrew and remember him and all the good times. He will forever be missed. This is so surreal my greatest sympathies to his family and us friends...

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Patricia Slater

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Darlene Rosthauser

November 17, 2019

So incredibly sorry for your loss.

November 17, 2019

Gary, I am very sorry to hear of Andrew's sudden passing. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Cathy Laneve

Jason Shuffstall

November 17, 2019

Fly young man. May you be surrounded by people who love you.

Joni Noziglia

November 17, 2019

Amy and Gary we are so very sorry and heartbroken for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Beth Kopycinski-Lanphere

November 17, 2019

Dear Amy Gary, Nick and Robin as well as Blake, Austin and Charlette,

God Bless you all in this terrible time of loss. I know that nothing that I can say can make this better for any of you, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and will continue to be! May he rest in eternal peace, and may his Grandpa Rich have met him in Heaven and took him to God.

Love you!
Beth Kopycinski-Lanphere

Brenda Castillo

November 17, 2019

Andrew you were always so sweet and that smile of yours as big as your heart! Sorely missed! Love momma C

Brenda Hammerman

November 17, 2019

Words cannot express how deeply my heart aches for you and the family. Andrew was a great kid with a heart of gold and he will be truly missed by every life that he touched. I pray that you find some comfort in knowing that his soul is now at peace.

November 17, 2019

Heart felt and sincere sympathy to you Gary, Amy and family. My prayers are with you and Drew.

Kim Underwood

November 17, 2019

So very sorry for the loss of Andrew. May he Rest In Peace. Praying for your family's strength and for comforting memories always.

Lindsay lynch

November 17, 2019

Gary, Amy and family,We are so very sorry and heartbroken for your loss. May you find peace in the memories you have with Andrew. Thinking and praying for you all. Eric and Lindsay Lynch

Susan Griffith

November 17, 2019

Praying for you all in this difficult time . I'm so sorry for your loss . May God be with you all and somehow give you comfort knowing he's up in heaven playing with his little boy .

Tammy Jo Rodgers

November 17, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find peace in the days to come. Andrew was friends with my Tanner who we lost last year. May they be enjoying each other's company again.

Tammy Jo Rodgers

November 17, 2019

May he rest in peace. The family is and will always be in my prayers. Andrew was friends with my Tanner, who we lost last year. I hope they are enjoying each others company again. Peace to you all.

Twila Tanner

November 17, 2019

Sorry u left everyone so soon rest in heaven with all the other angels n keep looking down upon everyone who's loved u so much

Renee Martin

November 17, 2019

We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Renee and Patrick

Viola Adams

November 17, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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