Joseph Willard Lyon, II

Joseph Willard Lyon, II, 84, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025. Joe was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Joseph and Mary Margaret Lyon, and was one of five children. After high school, he married the love of his life, Barbara, and together they started their family while he attended trade school to become an electrician. He worked proudly as an electrician with IBEW Local 38 for 36 years before retiring. Joe enjoyed being part of the Electricians' Golf League, traveling and camping with his family, and especially going on many cruises with Barbara. Among his favorite pastimes was taking his grandchildren on the Medina County Nature Walks, where countless memories were made. Joe was a lifelong learner with a true thirst for knowledge. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Joseph III; siblings, Frederick (Adrienne) Lyon, Jeanne Lyon, and Barbara Ballantine; and grandchildren, Mary and Justine. Left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife of 60 years, Barbara; children, Matthew Lyon, Ralph Lyon, Suzanne (Scott) Morabito, Jennifer Lyon (Brian Wagner), and Michelle (Brad) Harrison; 17 grandchildren, Bryan, Mikey, Skye, Joey, Cassie, Shaina, Wynter, Ever, Hailey, Libby, Kisten, Carmen, Dakota, Max, and Sammy; 10 great-grandchildren; and his brother, Douglas (Gretchen) Lyon. Family will receive friends Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Waite Funeral Home, 765 N. Court St., Medina, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, in Joe's memory please make donations to his favorite charities the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org or Alzheimer's Foundation of America www.alzfdn.org Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waitefuneralhome.com