Lon Joseph Taylor, 51 of Toronto, Ohio formerly of East McKeesport, PA and Eighty-four, PA passed away Monday, February 23, 2009 at his home after a lengthy illness. Lon was born August 20, 1957 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of Florence Beckett Taylor of Toronto, OH and the late Joseph Taylor. He was also preceded in death by a brother Mitchele Taylor. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife Roselyn Moldez Taylor, a son Brandon Taylor of E. McKeesport, PA; three daughters, Siena and LeAnn Taylor at home, Jessica (Dan) Sprung of Wilmerding, PA ; brother, Ken (Anna Maria) Taylor of Toronto, OH; a sister, Kathleen Gale and her husband Jimi of Clearwater, FL; his first wife Barbara Melko Taylor of East McKeesport, PA. Lon was a veteran of the US Marine Corp, a truck driver, and Methodist by faith. A memorial service for Lon will be held at 1 PM on Friday, February 27, 2009 at Bell Chapel United Methodist Church, Steubenville with Pastor Jeff Proya officiating. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 110 West Main St., Richmond, OH 49344. View obituary and send condolences online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com.

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