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Ruth Lyons Obituary
Ruth Helen Lyons Jr., 54, of Hazleton, passed away Tuesday at the Jewel Health and Rehabilitation Center, Allentown.
Born in Hazleton on March 18, 1969, she was the beloved daughter of the late Ruth Helen Barnhart Lyons Sr. and Joseph Lyons, of Weyers Cave, Va.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Henry and Anna Barnhart; paternal grandparents, Paul and Mary Lyons; niece, Angeline Francisci; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Ruth graduated from the former Hazleton High School and continued her education in the human resources field. Prior to her illness, she dedicated her time most recently at the former Weatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as a human resources manager.
Her love of community kept her busy in her youth in working as a volunteer EMT and recently as a Hazleton Chamber of Commerce ambassador. She also previously worked at Boscov's Department Store, Hazleton.
She was a devoted sister and loved her great-niece and great-nephews with all her heart. She also loved her two Goldens, Spirit and Savannah.
Surviving, in addition to her father, are her sisters, Theresa (Lyons) Francisci and her husband, Louis; Laurie (Lyons) Gregory and her fiancé, Dave Rock; brother, Joseph Lyons; niece, Tiffany Werth and her husband, Jesse; great-niece, Summer Weikel; great-nephews, James and Dean Werth; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
A graveside memorial service and inurnment will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Gabriel Roman Catholic Cemetery, Hazleton. Services will be officiated by the Rev. Anthony J. Generose.
Arrangements are under the direction of John J. Pusti Funeral Home Inc., 480 W. Broad St., Hazleton.
To send condolences, visit www.pustifuneral.com.
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Mary Ann T Kline
December 29, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Ruth was a special friend and former Boscov's coworker. She had spunk, blatantly told the truth and always stood up for what she felt was right. She cared so much for her family, but her Goldens were her pride and joy.
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