Obituaries

Clifford Paul Boyer, 75, of Butler PA, passed away Sunday morning, September 6, 2026, at the Presbyterian University Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born October 26, 1950, in Rimersburg, to Dorothy and Chester Boyer, Clifford was one of nine children.

After graduating from Redbank Valley High School in 1968, Clifford served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era. Beginning his service in August 1968, he trained in ground-control radar repair at the U.S. Army Signal School at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. He later instructed new recruits in that specialty before deploying to Vietnam, where he was stationed at Duc Pho and Chu Lai. His commendations included the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Expert Marksman qualification with the M-16 rifle. Clifford was honorably discharged in April 1971.

On October 5, 1974, he married Bobbie Shick from New Bethlehem and settled in Liverpool, NY.  In 1976, they relocated to Butler, PA where they have been for 50 years. Clifford retired from Pennsylvania American Water Company in 2013 where he worked as a water plant operator.

Clifford enjoyed fishing and boating, hunting, golfing, and working around his home.

Clifford is survived by his wife of 52 years, Bobbie (Shick) Boyer; his sisters Audrey Cooper of Tampa, Florida, Judy Knapp of Atascadero, California, Carol McCullough of Rimersburg, and Ruby Kay John of East Brady; his brother Mark Boyer of Rimersburg; and dozens of nieces and nephews. Cliff was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Amy Boyer and Janet Schreckengost, and his brother Joseph Boyer. His family and friends will deeply miss Clifford and his silly sense of humor and loving compassion.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn, PA followed by a short service. Immediately following the funeral service the Walter W. Craig Post 354 of New Bethlehem American Legion will honor their fallen comrade.

Interment will be at the Squirrel Hill Cemetery in Porter Township.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Walter W. Craig Post 354 of New Bethlehem American Legion, the Butler County Humane Society, or any Veteran’s organization.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.alcornfuneralhome.com.