William B. Tyler

William Benning Tyler, 91, passed to glory on July 17, 2025 at his home on Wolf Lake. He was born at home on Tyler Road to Gerald and Helen Tyler on May 27, 1934, and lived all his life in South New Milford, except for a short stint in the Army. He graduated from New Milford High School in 1953, where he was an outstanding athlete. He is survived by his wife of 20 years Dorothy Hine-Tyler; children Peggy (Jack) Maynard, David (Renee) Tyler, Brian (Nancy) Tyler, Jonathan (Terry) Tyler, and Eileen (Rick) Craige; his sisters Anita (Bill) Millard, Ruth Page, brother-in-law Lyle Leonard, and sister-in-law Elfie Thompson; a brother-in-law, Donald Johnson; twelve grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and many step-children and step-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife of 48 years, Natalie Thompson Tyler, sisters Avis Morgan, Ethel Ferenczi, and Nelda Leonard, grandson Michael Maynard and great-granddaughter Hope Sheridan. Bill not only loved Dorothy, but was also like a father and grandfather to her family: Jerry (Karen), Mark, Chris (Kristy) and Doreen Howard. He also carried a deep love and compassion for Dorothy’s late sons, Ron (Joanie) and Randy (Cathy) and son-in-law Kevin Howard (Doreen) and was a source of strength and comfort in their absence and honored their memory with his quiet presence and support. Bill was a kind and loving husband, father, and friend. His faith defined his life, and he was a Christ-like example to his family and friends. He was a deacon, Sunday School teacher, leader in his church, and known as the “Amen” man. He was a servant who went on several mission trips to faraway places like Ethiopia and Mongolia. He demonstrated service and leadership in his home and community, always ready to lend a hand. One of the ways Bill most loved to help was through his great skill in fixing any kind of household or mechanical issue. He was a patient teacher, passing his knowledge on to others. He was a helicopter mechanic in the Army until his father suddenly passed away and he returned home to run the poultry farm. He always had side jobs like making maple syrup, pressing cider, cutting down trees, working on building Route 81, and fixing machinery for neighboring farmers. He then spent a few years working at Louden Hill Poultry Farm. He eventually retired from Lindsey Oil where he worked for many years driving a tanker truck and keeping their vehicles going. Bill also put his service and leadership to good use through his involvement in the Harford Fair, where he contributed for many years in a myriad of ways – from driving in the tractor pull to being a director for 43 years to designing the water system. Harford Fair week was a highlight of his year. He loved his agricultural community. Hunting season was another important time of his year, as he provided most of the meat for his family. He was an avid hunter and passed that passion on to his sons and grandsons. Wolf Lake was a special place to Bill and all his family. Summer was filled with family picnics and swimming. Bill spent many hours driving the motorboat and patiently taught all his kids to waterski. He allowed many churches to use the lake because he wanted it to be used for God. He even built his retirement home there and enjoyed the changing seasons. There will be calling hours at Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, 25 Susquehanna St. Hallstead, PA on Saturday, July 26 from 5-7 pm. Funeral will be 2:00 Sunday, July 27 at South New Milford Baptist Church, 2967 Harford Road, New Milford, PA 18834. Memorial donations can be made to South New Milford Baptist Church.

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William B. Tyler

May 27, 1934 - July 17, 2025