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Otis Lyons Obituary
OTIS JR.
Age 76 of Lawrenceville. A devout Christian, dynamic leader and a man who loved to travel went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 15, 2004. Dearly beloved husband of Dolores Lyons; son of the late Otis & Rosie Lyons; brother of Robert Lee Lyons of Denver, CO, Shelly Lyons of Washington, DC, and the late Novella Sheffield, and Delma & Adrian Lyons; brother-in-law of Earl Sheffield of Chicago, IL; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Lyons was a stalwart democratic politician in Allegheny County for over 40 years. He was a Prince Hall Mason and belonged to the Shriners, where he served as a past Illustrious Potentate and Imperial Convention Director. Mr. Lyons also served as Chairman of the Deacon Board at the church in which he was raised, Good Hope Bapist. Visitation on Tuesday from 4-9pm in the Good Hope Baptist Church, 415 Lincoln Ave., E. Liberty, with Masonic Services beginning at 7pm. Funeral service on Wednesday at 11am in the Good Hope Baptist Church. Professional services entrusted to the NEW SAMUEL E. COSTON FUNERAL HOME, 427 Lincoln Ave., E. Liberty, 412-661-5916.
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October 20, 2021
Now you are with Jesus & Liberace! You enjoyed meeting him & asked if he would play a hymn for you!
June 10, 2020
We loved you!
Dr Nancy Wiggins
Lawrenceville Vision
marilyn klacic hough
April 21, 2004
I have known otis since i was a little girl.My father and Otis
were good friends.Everytime i think of otis,all i see is a great big smile. He was a wonderful man.He will be missed.My deepest sympathies to the Lyons family.
Gwen Davis
April 21, 2004
Otis was one of the most knowledgeable people that I have ever met. He had a wealth of information and could quote statistics on sports figures from 40 years ago. He was amazing. Rest in Peace Otis, you were a wonderful person.
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Sister Louise Grundish,S.C.
April 20, 2004
It has been my privlege to know Otis for many years. I enjoyed his warm and jovial manner and welcoming presence. He certainly put up a valiant fight as his health began to fail. May God grant him a wonderful home in Heaven until we meet again. Please accept my most sincere sympathy and prayers. Blessings! Sr. Louise
Edmond ( Ed ) Smith Jr.
April 20, 2004
GOD Please grant Eternal rest to
OTIS a good man.
Nancy and Charles Young
April 20, 2004
We are very sorry, and wish God's blessings to you.
Nancy and Charles Young
Formerly of W509
James Coletta, Esq
April 20, 2004
I am deeply saddend by the passing of my friend Otis. As a young lawyer he taught me the law and more importantly, how to live. He was truly my friend. He will be missed.
Joseph Gray
April 20, 2004
With fond memory of a man who begining some 25 years ago was always most helpful to a young lawyer. He always dispensed expert advice on how to handle matters before the Register of Wills with glad hearted kindness.
Luci Casile
April 19, 2004
Otis was one of the most intelligent men that I've ever met. He amazed me with his historical stories of lawrenceville and anywhere else in the world at our rotary meetings. I will miss him very much.
Luci Casile- Lawrenceville Rotary
Ernest & Rita Boatright
April 19, 2004
To the Lyons family, You have our deepest sympaty In your hour of sorrow, may God be with you and bless you.
Bonnie & Bobbie Squires-Haywood & Family
April 19, 2004
Dear Family,
You have our heartfelt sympathy and our prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. "The Lord will be your everlasting light and your days of sorrow will end." Isaiah 60:20
Craig Edwards
April 19, 2004
I'll sadly miss my good friend Otis. He was always there for me, when I needed to know about some issue when I was the Asst. Chief of Police of Pittsburgh. Otis always had time for a pleasent conversation and advise everytime I would see him. He was always very supportive during my time with The Sahara Temple Thunderherd Jr. Drum and Bugle Corps. I'll miss you Odie.
Ray Allen
April 18, 2004
I remember Otis so well for so many years in Rita Kane's office and afterwards on City Council; he will be missed very much; kindest regards to family and friends
Thomas Livingston, Esq.
April 18, 2004
I was saddened to hear the news of the loss of this friend who appeared anxious to lend a helping hand to all that crossed his path. He touched the lives of many. May he rest in peace.
Joe Orie
April 17, 2004
Otis was a great guy, I met him at Schenley High School and we became great friends.
I was originaly from Polish Hill in Pittsburgh and he used to call me the Mayor of Polish Hill.
My sumpathy to his wife I only met her once at the funeral home when my bother Dr. John Ories wife died.
OTIS MAY YOU REST IN PIECE and KEEP SMILING IN HEAVEN !
Dorothy B. Fuller
April 17, 2004
I wish to express my deepest sympathy for the loss your beloved husband. As a former Lawrenceville resident I shall never forget his humor, willingness to help those less fortunate, and above all his devotion to his church and his community.
May God bless and keep you during this time.
Nancy L. Smith & Son Dan
April 17, 2004
Our sincere sympathy to Dolores & family. Otis was a great man and always had on a smile when he greeted us and called us both "Smitty". A generous and giving man who will be truly missed by all that knew him.
Mickey Gorny
April 17, 2004
A good and dear friend from years ago in the Strip.
E. Richard Phipps
April 17, 2004
We extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Brother Lyons in this hour of their loss.
E.Richard & Ella Phipps
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