Doreen G. Cypher Johnson Obituary (1935 - 2023)

Doreen G. Cypher Johnson, age 87, of North East Twp., formerly of Wesleyville Borough, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in England on August 8, 1935, daughter of the late Herbert T. and Nora G. Wright Cypher. Doreen moved to the United States to marry her husband, Edward P. Johnson, Jr., whom she met while he was serving in the Air Force during the Korean War. She worked for Hills Market for 40 years prior to her retirement. Her job at Hills Market allowed her to watch many children for families in the area as well. Doreen was an active member of the North East Baptist Church and a former member of Wesleyville Baptist Church for 55 years. She was also a member of East Erie Moose Lodge. She enjoyed gardening, playing Bingo and volunteering at the local Thrift Shop in North East. Doreen treasured spending time with her family. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were a huge part of her life, as well as her cat, Tillie. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Edward P. Johnson, Jr.; one daughter, Deborah Lynn Goodman; one grandson, Ryan M. Johnson; two sisters-in-law, Eleanor Buzard and Florence Askins McQueeney, all of Erie; her two brothers, Herbert E. "Ted" Cypher and Joseph Cypher; two sisters, Evelyn Lyford and Barbara Smith; one brother-in-law, Fred Lyford; one nephew, whom she considered a brother, John Lyford all of England; and close friend, John Mills of North East Twp. Doreen is survived by one daughter, Diane Schroder (Ron) of North East Twp; two sons, E. Paul Johnson, III (Cyndie) of Wesleyville and Carl Johnson of Harborcreek; one sister, Phyllis Cross (Michael); three brothers, James "Jim" Cypher (Eileen), Samuel "Sam" Cypher (Kristine) and Anthony "Tony" Cypher (Valerie); one brother-in-law, Derick Smith all of Oxfordshire, England; one son-in-law, Thomas Goodman (Darlene) of Erie; 16 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews both local and of Oxfordshire, England. Friends may call at the Wesleyville Baptist Church, 3509 Buffalo Road on Saturday from 11 am until the time of the Funeral Service at 1 pm, officiated by Retired Rev. Mark McCallion. Private interment will be held at Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Nursing Services of North East, 7 Park St., North East, PA 16428. CLICK HERE TO PRINT THIS PAGE SHARE TO SOCIAL MEDIA OR EMAIL