Marshall R Lyon

Marshall R Lyon obituary, Lock Haven, PA

Marshall R Lyon

Marshall Lyon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gedon Funeral Homes & Cremation Services LLC - Lock Haven on Mar. 9, 2026.
Marshall Ray Lyon, age 85, of Gravel Hill Road, Lock Haven, PA passed away unexpectedly, March 7, 2026, at home.

Marshall was born on July 24, 1940, in Jersey Shore, PA to the late Clarence and Olive Francis Lyon. He was united in marriage on November 1, 1975 to Penny Kreamer Lyon, who survives.

Marshall was a 1959 graduate of the Bald Eagle Nittany High School and had worked at the Woolrich Woolen Mills in the spinning department, retiring from the maintenance department. He was a member of the Jersey Shore Elks Club and the Labelle Valee Lodge #232 Jersey Shore. He enjoyed hunting and spending time at his camp, camping and watching Penn State.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Penny is a daughter, Lorraine O. Lyon and a son, Marshall P. Lyon. Alos surviving is a sister-in-law, Nancy (Allen) Tibbitts, a niece Kelly Tibbitts, and a nephew Roy Lyon. He is also survived by his dog, Teddy. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Jesse, Wayne and Richard and a sister Patricia.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Gedon Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LLC, 121 West Main Street, Lock Haven, PA from 10:00 am until 12 noon.

Thoughts and memories can be made at the Gedon Funeral Homes Facebook page or www.GedonFuneralHomes.com

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