Ricky L. Tyson

Mill Hall - Ricky L. Tyson, age 52, died in Rebersburg, Pa. on Sat. Aug. 18, 2007. He was born in Lock Haven on July 9, 1955, son of Richard K. (Peach) Tyson of Mill Hall and Doris (Smith) Breon of Loganton. He was a 1973 graduate of Penns Valley H.S. and worked as a lead man for First Quality Products. Ricky was a member of the Miles Twp. and Sugar Valley Social Clubs, was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved throwing darts and playing softball, and was an accomplished cook especially at local pig roasts. He was an avid Yankees and Rams fan, had more friends than could be counted, and cherished his family time especially with his grandchildren. Surviving is his wife: Patricia "Pat" (Colucci) Tyson whom he married on June 29, 1985 in Livonia, sons: Jeremy (Leah) Tyson of Jersey Shore and Dickey (Teri) Kelley of Flemington, daughters: Sabrina (Giovani) Blanco Bello of Loganton, Jennifer (Earl) Kennedy of Loganton, and Shannon (Tim) Klinefelter of Mill Hall, and 15 grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother: Sydney Tyson of Virginia Beach, Va. and sister: Leanna (Bob) Rockey of Loganton, father-in-law: Pat Colucci of Mill Hall and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Helt Funeral Chapel, 232 Hogan Blvd., Mill Hall at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Aug. 22, 2007 with Pastor Franklin Hartzel officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Interment will be private at the family's convenience. In lieu of flowers memorials donations are requested to the Penn's Valley Wrestling Team Scholarship Fund or the Rote United Methodist Church. Send condolences to BestLifeTributes.com