Robert Lyons, 91, of Easton, died Saturday, September 6, 2014 in Country Meadows, Bethlehem Township.
Born: March 21, 1923 in Easton, he was a son of the late G. I. Lyons and Sarah (Groh) Lyons.
Personal: He was a part owner of the family business, G. I. Lyons Floor Covering, Co., Easton that was founded by his father in 1938. He was married to Anne Snyder-Lyons for 23 years. His first wife, Harriet (Kaplan) Lyons died in 1982. He graduated from Easton High School in 1940. Robert was a Technical Sergeant with the 501st Bombardment Squadron 345th Bombardment Group of the US Army during WWII; awarded the Asian-Pacific Theater Service Medal with 7 Bronze Stars; Victory Medal-Philippines Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star; Air Medal; and Distinguished Unit Badge.
Memberships: He was a member of B’nai Abraham Synagogue, Wilson Borough and the Jewish Community Center, Easton.
Survivors: Two daughters, Debra Spero of Las Vegas and Stacy Lyons-Ellison of Brooklyn, NY; a son, Steven Lyons of New York City; a sister, Bayla Cohen; and four grandchildren. His brother, Joseph Lyons died earlier.
Services: 10:00 am Tuesday, Sept. 9th in B’nai Abraham Synagogue, Wilson Borough. Interment will be in B’nai Abraham Cemetery, Forks Township. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial Contributions: B’nai Abraham Synagogue, 1545 Bushkill St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
