Joseph B. Lyons Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joseph B. Lyons, 92, of Toledo, passed away Monday, May 26, 2014, at Flower Hospital. He was born, July 7, 1921, in Cleveland, OH, to John and Josephine Lyons. Joe was a 1939 graduate of Central Catholic High School and was active with the alumni association. He served honorably in the Army as a Staff Sgt. during WWII at Newport News, VA. Joe was an active member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He was a sheet metal worker for A. H. Lumm Company where he retired. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Josephine Lyons; daughter, Carole Tushek and siblings, Rita Mallett, John Lyons, Eileen Martens, Richard Lyons, Mary Church and Thomas J. Lyons. Survivors include his brothers, Robert (Joyce) Lyons and Vincent Lyons; grandchildren, Keith Tushek, Lisa Dearmond, Kelly Dowling and Andrea Collins and 10 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to visit on Thursday, from 2-8 p.m., in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue, (between Secor and Douglas Roads). Prayers will begin on Friday at 10:30 a.m. from the funeral home followed by the funeral mass at 11 a.m., at Christ the King Catholic Church, 4100 Harvest Lane. Father William Rose and Father Dominic Savyo will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor; 930 South Wynn Road; Oregon, OH, 43616 or Central Catholic High School; 2550 Cherry Street; Toledo, OH; 43608. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Kenneth Montie, for his love and compassionate care. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.ansberg-west.com

Joseph B. Lyons

July 7, 1921 - May 26, 2014