Cypher

Edward D. “Ed” Cypher, 92, of Chicora, went peacefully to be with the Lord in the comfort of his home, while surrounded by his loving family, Tuesday morning, April 7, 2026.

Edward was born in Worthington on Sept. 5, 1933. He was the son of the late Paul and Henrietta Schnur Cypher.

Ed was a 1951 graduate of Worthington High School and retired from the service department of T.W. Phillips following more than 34 years of service. He was a Korean War veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Ed was an avid sportsman and a longtime, skilled golfer. Ed golfed in many golf leagues throughout the years and he was the Monday Night Golf League’s recipient of the Iron Man Award for his dedication, love and lifetime of achievements in the game of golf. Ed was also a skilled and competitive horseshoe pitcher and was the World Champion of the elder class at the National Horseshoe Pitching Association World Tournament in 2008. In his earlier years, he enjoyed playing baseball and bowling, trips to the casino and playing cards with family and friends.

He, along with his brother, Carl, operated the family farm in Clearfield Township for many years. He was a life member of Happy Hunter’s Sportsman’s Club, a member of the RC Men’s Club, the East Butler Fire Hall, the Chicora Moose Lodge, the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion, the VFW and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

He is survived by his wife, the “love of his life,” Dolores E. Ritzert Cypher, whom he married at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in the village of North Oakland on Aug. 9, 1958. Also surviving are five children, Cindy MacKrell and her husband, Les, Bonnie Adams and her husband, Bob, Alesa Osche and her husband, Art, Diane Fiegl and her husband, Mark, and Eddie Cypher and his wife, Stacey.

Ed was affectionately “Pap” to his many grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom he adored, Cory, Shauna, Dylan, Farrah, Bobby, Aaron, Clarissa, Carlee, Abbie and Kerstin; his nine great-grandchildren, Colton, Ashlynn, Trexton, Remilynn, Myla, Maelee, Cecilia, Josie and Colin. Also surviving are his sisters-in-law, Dorothy Cypher, Patricia Cypher, Sandy Cypher and Nancy Schnur; as well as a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Jean and William Crytzer; his brothers, Robert Cypher and his wife, Grace, Ronald Cypher, Carl Cypher and Larry “Butch” Cypher; as well as a number of brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and a nephew.

CYPHER — Friends of Edward D. “Ed” Cypher, who died Tuesday, April 7, 2026, will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at HILE FUNERAL HOME OF CHICORA, 339 Chicora Fenelton Road, Chicora.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, April 10, at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 668 Clearfield Road, Fenelton, with the Rev. Matt McClain, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, officiating.

Interment will be in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Mr. Cypher’s name may be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 146 N. Monroe St., Butler, PA 16001.

To send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.

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