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RICHARD B. "R.B." LYON III
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RICHARD B. III "R.B."
Age 27, of Cecil Twp., on Thurs., April 6, 2017. Beloved son of Maribeth (Bartelme) Lyon and Richard B. Lyon, Jr.; brother of Kaylin Anne Lyon; grandson of Geraldine Bartelme, Richard B. Lyon, Sr. and the late Frank Bartelme and Catherine B. Lyon; also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Family and friends welcome Tues. 4-8 p.m. at FREYVOGEL - SLATER FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 112 Fort Couch Rd., Bethel Park (opposite Macy's South Hills). Mass of Christian Burial in St. Thomas More Church Wed. 10 a.m. Goodbye my beautiful son. We will love you to the moon to every star all around the universe and back for all time. Sadly, R.B.'s extraordinary and poetic journey through life included experimenting with drugs to self-medicate the pain and suffering of his mind. ADDICTION DID NOT DEFINE R.B. He was a brilliant, gifted, kind, generous, witty, loving son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend to all. He fought the insidious disease of addiction for the last seven years. He watched it take so many beautiful souls every day. He was known for his big heart, always being there for others that were suffering. He was raised to always lend a hand and in the end it was his kind and selfless heart in trying to save another that pulled him back in. He loved his family, friends and his beloved pets. He loved the arts, was an artist in the kitchen, an avid reader and gifted writer. He thrived with both music composition and while playing his acoustic and electric guitars. Music was his saving grace as were the mountains and the oceans. Thankfully, he was able to be on the mountain this last winter and had the time of his life challenging his mind and body being one with nature. Heroin always took that all away from him demanding his every motion and thought be in devout worship of it and all the evil that surrounds it. The disease of addiction is the enemy and the ONLY way we're going to fight this is together. R.B. did not lose his battle with the devil addiction, I think God took him while he was yet young to become a powerful and merciful angel to all those still suffering. Please, if you are suffering, know there is help, just reach out your hand and someone will take it and help lead you back to you. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be sent to: Sages's Army, Inc., P.O. Box 156 Westmorland City, PA 15692.
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T P
June 5, 2017
I worked with Rich over the past few years at Toscana. Always a cool dude, funny as hell, and had something to contribute all the time.
Will be missed.
Diane Smith
April 18, 2017
Love and prayers in this difficult time. I pray that RB is in peace. May the Lord surround you and hold you close to him. God Bless You now and always. Love Diane Cortes Smith
JH
April 13, 2017
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your son. I didn't have the pleasure of knowing him, however lost my 34 year old son last July from demons from depression and know we need to remember our children for the gift they were to us. Your tribute was outstanding. I will keep you in my prayers.
Gerda Moul
April 13, 2017
Maribeth, how sad I was to read of RB's death. Your eulogy was really uplifting, genuine and helpful. I too have been touched by this mental health disorder of drug addiction. Our niece died two years ago. Your relationship and connection with your children was inspiring as I recall our friendship during those preschool years.
May you find strength in that love and genuine connection you two shared.
Love. Gerda.
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Deanna Bartelme
April 12, 2017
R.B.
We will forever cherish the short time we had with you. You will always be in our hearts.
Love,
Uncle Bill, Aunt Deanna and Alexandra
April 12, 2017
Praying for your family! I didnt know your son but read his obituary through a family member. I pray he finds his way to help and guide those suffering...Sounds as though he comes from an amazing family who understood his struggle. Praying for peace for your family now and forever.
Debbie Sim
April 12, 2017
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
April 11, 2017
My heart goes out to you. I have an adult child who is an addict too, and you are so right that our children are so much more than their addictions. What a beautiful description of your son--he sounds like he was a wonderful person!
Fellow parent
April 11, 2017
Beautiful tribute. May God bless your family, and put His new angel to work helping others!
Joan Moon
April 11, 2017
Hello ... thank you for sharing RB's obituary and paying such a beautiful tribute to him. I am the grandmother of a young man, turning 28 in a week, who has been a heroin addict. It is hard to say he is in recovery but he seems to be. But my point here is that we are losing beautiful people to this disease. I am on the forefront in my community, putting one foot in front of the other as a member of the army raging against this disease. I pray I may never have to read the obit of my grandson...because the ones I read and the loss that goes on and on is so hard to bear. On a site I belong to I like to tell people that all of us who are involved in this epidemic put our arms around all involved...the suffering child, mother, father etc. Collectively, please feel my love and the love of all others who are in this challenge with you. I am so sorry. I look at his picture, his eyes, his smile and I just want to tell him and you how much I care. Joan Moon
April 11, 2017
God Bless you RB
April 11, 2017
God Bless you RB.
Dan and Darlene Ross
April 11, 2017
To the Lyon Family - Our deepest sympathy and condolences. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
April 11, 2017
R.B,
Your wit, humor and kindness will be forever in our hearts. You always knew how to bring joy to people.
Visits to North Carolina and family gatherings are the fondest of memories,
we will cherish them forever.
Your life is a gift that
will always be treasured.
Be free and soar with all of our angles.
Eternal rest, grant unto R.B
O Lord
and let perpetual light
shine upon him.
Maribeth and Kaylin ,know that
you are not alone. Your family is
here to love and support you.
With All of Our Love,
The Schoepflin Family
Bonnie Petronsky
April 10, 2017
I miss you so much and will miss your laugh and smiling face. May you rest in peace.
Love you, Aunt Bonnie
April 10, 2017
To the family of "R.B."
You probably have helped many others
through all of the powerful words. Know
that others care. Sorry for such a loss of a beautiful soul.
Deepest sympathy from a mom with a 24 year
old son.
Ed Little
April 10, 2017
So sorry for your loss. I never new RB but I do know he now is in a better place. I pray for you all to feel Gods Grace and until your reunited with RB know that you have that "Special Angel" watching over you. Peace be with you.
c t
April 10, 2017
So sorry to read of your precious loss may you find comfort and peace from God's word during this time. Luke7: 11-15
April 10, 2017
A beautiful and powerful tribute to your son. Those of us who have lost children to this disease thank you for the courage it took to share your son's story. You have chipped away at the stigma that surrounds this disease. Addiction does not define our children. We only defeat this epidemic by working together. Thank you for your honesty. We will keep your family in our prayers.
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