Dolores Loraine “Dolly” Lyons, age 91, passed away on March 2, 2026 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
She was born on July 6, 1934, in Jacob’s Creek, PA, to John and Jennie (Mariano) Zwolenik.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Thomas (Cheryl) Lyons, Dean (LouAnn) Lyons and Eric (Lisa) Lyons; step-daughters, Bonnie (Fred) Millard and Elaine (Michael) Held; eleven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Edwin R. Lyons.
Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Massillon.
They family would like to thank Dr. Catharine Tabb and the nurses and staff at St. Joseph Care Center for their years of compassionate care.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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