Darel E. Kyle, Sr.

Darel E. Kyle Sr., 83, of Milan PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2025, at home, following an extended illness. Born February 6, 1942, in Williamsport, PA. The son of the late Lester and Olive (Steinbach) Kyle Sr.

Darel loved his family and spending quality time with them. He enjoyed camping, gardening and watching the birds.

He began his working career at Ingersoll Rand in Athen's where he worked for 41 years as a machinist/tool maker and retired. He then worked at EMTA bus as a bus driver for 17 years until his health declined. 

In addition to his parents, Darel is predeceased by his brothers Bruce Kyle and Richard Kyle. His brother-in-law Robert Pross, sister-in-law Margret (Peg) Pross, a granddaughter Salina Carlin, and a great grandson Gideon Stein, Son-in-law Harold Smith, Brother-in-law William Gray, and Sister-in-law Becky Kyle.

Darel is survived by his wife of 63 years Betty (Pross) Kyle, sons Darel (Bonnie) Kyle Jr, Archie (Leslie) Kyle, Daughter Holly Smith. Grandchildren Jessica (Tyler) Kyle, Chelsea (Sean) Neal, Desiree (Aidan) Hart, Dakota (Breanna) Kyle, Chauntel (Angelo) Nicosia, Stephen (Ryan Pabis) Carlin Jr, Sadie Smith, Chavva Feliciano and several great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Millie Gray and brother Lester (Betsy) Kyle Jr. Sister-in-law Ina Kyle. Several nieces and nephews.  His loyal companion and beloved dog Teddy.

There will be no calling hours, we'll be having a celebration of life at the Sayre VFW September the 6th from 1-4 please bring a dish to pass.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of The Thomas Cremation and Funeral Service, 1297 Elmira St., Sayre, Pa. Those wishing to leave a sympathy message for Darel's family may do so at thomascremationfuneralservice.com

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