Herbert R. Guyer

1924 - 2025

Herbert R. Guyer, 101, of Derry, passed away peacefully at home with family on Dec. 24, 2025. He was born Aug. 23, 1924, in Wilkinsburg, a son of the late William and Ethel Brunswick Guyer. Herb was a distinguished World War II US Navy veteran, where he was a gunner on Patrol Bombing Squadron #123, earning an air medal and gold star for exceptional service. He had retired from Latrobe Steel and maintained a lifelong dedication to farming, which he returned to after the service to manage the family farm. He took pride in his Guernsey cows, and he loved drinking their golden milk, a secret to his longevity. He was a member of the PA Guernsey Breeders and the American Guernsey Association. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Palmer Guyer; brother, Wilbur Guyer; sons, Herbert Guyer and David A. Guyer Sr.; daughters, Nancy Guyer and Barbara Herrod; and granddaughter, Paula Guyer. He is survived by his children, Carol Sulkosky (Rick) of Derry Township, William "Bill" Guyer (Sue) of Albion, Barry Guyer, and Dennis Guyer (Bev), all of Derry Township; daughter-in-law, Linda Jane Guyer; son-in-law, Joe Herrod; grandchildren, Jennifer Baughman (Eric), David Guyer (Alyson), Melissa Sulkosky, Kegen Gennuso (Mark), Kristy Kohler (James), Brenda Herrod, Amy Fedorchak (Rob), and Britta Guyer; numerous great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 29, in MCCABE FUNERAL HOME, 300 W. Third Ave., Derry, where a funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, with Rev. William A. Schaefer officiating. Interment will follow in the Unity Cemetery with military honors being accorded by VFW Post #33 Greensburg. In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to the PA Guernsey Breeders Association, 190 Seal Road, Eighty Four, PA 15330. online condolences may be made at mccabefuneralhomespa.com.