It was a call he had answered hundreds of times over the last three decades, helping others in the community. And that is how he will be remembered, community members said Thursday.
North Sewickley Township Assistant Road Foreman Randy Syphrit was clearing damaged tree branches on Collins Road, brought down Tuesday night in the latest round of storms to strike the community this summer, when he was struck hard by another tree limb, resulting in devastating injuries, officials said.
The 52-year-old lifelong township resident was taken to an area hospital for treatment, but succumbed to his injuries Wednesday. His unexpected death sent shockwaves through the community and devastated those who have known him through his work with the township and his role as an assistant chief for the local fire department.