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John Cyprian Obituary
He was born Sept. 15, 1966, in Valparaiso, Ind., a son Linda (Dignin) and the late Jerry Cyprian.
John was the director of Butler County Veterans Affairs beginning in 1996, retiring in 2021. He served in the U.S. Army from 1985 to 1996, both active duty and reserve time, where he was in Operation Desert Shield/Storm. He had chaired many committees and had served on many committees, including federal, state and local.
John was the most recent president of Butler County Veterans in Need Fund Inc., Chef de Train Vice Commander of The Forty & Eight, and was past 26th District Commander of the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 117, the VFW Post 249 and the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 64.
Surviving are his daughter, Chelsea Cyprian; his mother, Linda Cyprian; and brothers, Robert Elea, Kevin Cyprian, Peter "Tony" Cyprian, Kevin Blystone, Jerry Cyprian and James Cyprian.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Felicia.
CYPRIAN - Friends of John P. Cyprian, who died Saturday, April 12, 2025, will be received from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, and Wednesday, April 23, at GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler. Military honors will follow at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
A celebration of life will be held Thursday, April 24, beginning at 3 p.m., at the American Legion Post 778, 150 Legion Memorial Lane, Butler.
John will be laid to rest in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Washington County.
For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.geibelfuneralhome.com.
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David Rothenbusch
July 2, 2025
John was my closest friend when we were stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC. We were inseparable back in those days. We lost contact for many years after we both separated from the Army, but we recently reconnected and had talked of my wife and I visiting him in Butler, possibly this coming fall. We also discovered that we were both in the same area around the same timeframe during Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
I learned of John's passing by pure happenstance. I stumbled upon his obituary while doing an internet search and originally thought it was someone that shared the same name until I saw his picture and location. The news came as a shock and it hit me hard for a few days. I have attached a couple of pictures. He wasn't fond of having his picture taken, so most of the pictures I have are of him ducking, covering his face, or turning away from the camera.
The picture with the camouflage net was taken of us in Honduras, early 1987. I'm standing behind him. The picture of John alone was taken at his Home (Mom's house) in Butler over 4th of July Weekend, 1987. We took leave from Ft. Bragg and spent a about a week in Butler. I will miss John.
Amie Reneau
April 26, 2025
You will be missed dearly Uncle John Wish I could have seen u I love you so much
Lori and Steve Spreng
April 22, 2025
John was an upstanding wonderful man we got to know through our step daughter Courtney, who he gave away in marriage a month ago and we had a blast celebrating with him. prayers to his immediate family and extended family and friends. He will b missed
Paul S Montell
April 22, 2025
I knew John as District Commander of the American Legion District 26 Pennsylvania and he was very nice and well liked by all of us. My Condolences go to the family of John Cyprian.
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Stephanie Steiger
April 19, 2025
John was a beautiful soul. Always a smile, and kind word. I will miss our crazy conversations and laughter.
Many prayers to his family. May God wrap his arms around them at this time.
Rest in Peace my beautiful friend.
Stacy Chupka
April 18, 2025
I´m Sorry for your loss. John was a good man & friend.
Pamela K Hinchberger
April 18, 2025
So many fun times working on lots of projects. Always a joy to be around.
John Casker
April 18, 2025
I know I was just one of the many veterans that John supported by processing claims for veteran disabilities.
I will always be grateful to him.
Shawn Aubrecht
April 18, 2025
John was a good friend,veteran that would help you when you needed it.He will be solely miss by many that knew him.Rest in peace my friend.
American Legion Post 157, Ellwood City
April 18, 2025
Sorry of your passing, we will all miss you, prayers for your family.
Dennis Smolen
April 18, 2025
John was a good friend and was always there to help when in need. Rest in peace my friend.
Mary Pat Kelly
April 18, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. John was the kindest most caring and most loving man. He was truly larger than life and would do anything to help others. His love was boundless.
Sleep in Peace, my dear. You'll be forever missed and in my heart.
Deepest condolences to the the whole Cyprian family.
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