Jeffrey J. Kypta, 53, of Independence Township, passed away unexpectedly on March 10th, 2025.

He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his dearly loved maternal grandparents, Dolores and Earl Johnson, Norton Krovitsky, and his in-laws, George and Louise Summerville. He is survived by his wife, Raeleen, his children, Chad and Kelly, his Aunt Debbie whom he dearly loved, his sister-in-law, Becky (Ken) Villella of Ambridge, dear friends, Chad Lane and Greg Congdon, and his forever sister-in-law, Tammi Rock Marshall. Jeffrey’s early life was marked by achievement and camaraderie. Jeffrey was a 1989 graduate of Hopewell High School, where he exhibited both athletic prowess and leadership, lettering in football and track. His passion for teamwork and excellence carried over to his college years at Clarion University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing in 1993 and forged lifelong friendships as a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.

On February 5th, 2000, Jeffrey was united in marriage to Raeleen L. Summerville Kypta. Together, their love blossomed with the birth of their two children, Chad and Kelly, who were his pride and joy. He instilled in them the values of hard work, integrity and the importance of family.

His professional life was characterized by dedication and innovation. His early years saw him shine as a youth model, gracing runways and print commercials with his charisma. Later, he served at Eaton Corporation in Moon Township for 17 years with distinction before bringing his expertise to Columbia Gas as an Information Technology Manager.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Jeffrey was a man of diverse interests and talents. His love for the outdoors was evident in his barrel races with his horse Freedom, and in the quiet patience of his fishing expeditions. He was a certified rescue scuba diver master and instructor at Pitt who shared his knowledge and passion for the underwater world with many aspiring divers. He was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan who never missed a game.

His resourcefulness and skill were also on display in the home he proudly constructed with his own hands, which was a testament to his craftsmanship and the warmth and stability he provided for his family. His love for animals shone through in the care he gave to his Golden Retriever, Cooper, his cat, Rufus, and his feathered friends; six chickens and two turkeys, who all brought additional joy and laughter to his household.

The family will receive friends on Friday, March 14th from 2- 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. at Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, where services will be held on Saturday, March 15th at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Philip Bottomley of the Prince of Peace Anglican Church of Hopewell Township officiating. Private interment will take place at John Anderson Memorial Cemetery.

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