Rev. Dr. Joseph S. Rychcik, Jr.
February 18, 1953 - January 08, 2026
The Rev. Dr. Joseph S. Rychcik, Jr., age 72, passed to life eternal on January 8, 2026, in Cranberry Twp., PA.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 50 years, Margaret (Peg) A. Rychcik and his sons, Philip (Charissa) and Mark Rychcik, who were such a joy in his life. As a Minister of Word and Sacrament, he was a faithful shepherd serving and guiding Presbyterian (USA) congregations as Pastor. He was Honorably Retired from the Presbytery of Southern Kansas after 35 years of ministry. Dr. Rychcik pastored churches in Pennsylvania, Oregon, Missouri, and Kansas. His positive and genuinely caring spirit was apparent to all those he met.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph S. Rychcik, Sr. and Margaret Henry Rychcik, and is survived by his sister Mary (Ivan) Derkach.
A Memorial Service will be held January 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Sherwood Oaks Retirement Community, 100 Norman Dr., Cranberry Township, PA 16066. Interment will be at Jefferson Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, through a memorial page found at https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/memorial-giving/. Within the site choose to ‘donate on a memorial page’ and search for “Rev. Dr. Joseph S. Rychcik” to provide a donation.
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. Psalm 116
In honor of my beloved brother, who brought the word of God to many, and who touched many lives with his care and strong faith.
I will always love you, Joe.
Mary
I’ve never forgotten what Rev Rychcik meant to my faith story. He came to pastor Bethel U.P. Church when i was in 7th grade. I learned so much about faith and the LORD from him. I know he’s with our LORD now. Prayers for his loved ones left behind.
Our hearts are sad to hear of Joe’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to Peg and family. So happy Jim got to visit him recently. He has been promoted into the arms of our Lord, and without a doubt, greeted with “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.”
Dear Peg and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was a kind man with a gentle heart, and will be greatly missed. May you feel an extra measure of our Lord’s comfort and peace now and in the days ahead. Love and Sympathy,
Dan and Shirley Power