Key Takeaways
- John Tyrcha, a student at Amelia County High School, passed away by suicide on April 24, 2025.
- According to family, the late John Tyrcha was during relentless bullying.
John William Tyrcha, a standout student at Amelia County High School, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at an untimely age of 17.
According to friends and family, the Virginia native John Tyrcha passed away by suicide following years of mental trauma and bullying.
His mother, Melissa Giusto Aigner, took to her Facebook page to announce the untimely loss of her beloved son, John Tyrcha, and revealed the years of bullying he had endured, which ultimately led him to take his own life.
Melissa Giusto Aigner wrote:
“My world was shattered just over 24 hours ago. The bullying my son John Tyrcha endured ultimately led him to take his own life yesterday, 4/24/25. This heart-wrenching experience should never be wndired by anyone. It is unacceptable that life can unfold in this manner. We extend our hearfelt gratitude for the love, prayers, support, and memorials honoring my child. The responsibility to bring an end to bullying without delay starts with us, as parents.
Melissa Giusto Aigner
Let’s end it now!!!!”
The late John Tyrcha was known for his cheerful and kind nature; he filled every room with his generous smile and touched the hearts of many with his humility.
Moreover, the untimely demise of John Tyrcha has left a profound void in the lives of his family, friends, and loved ones.
Many of his loved ones are expressing their sorrow and extending heartfelt prayers and condolences to his family during this difficult phase.
People are expressing their outrage and urging authorities to take serious action against the bullies who drove John Tyrcha to suicide.
Similarly, the Amelia, Virginia, community has organized a walk event and fundraiser for John Tyrcha this coming Saturday.
The community has also created a Facebook group named Fight Bullying Now to provide support to those affected by bullying.
John Tyrcha Leaves Behind His Parents, Siblings, And The Whole Family
The late John Williams Tyrcha was born in February 2008 to father John D. Tyrcha and mother Melissa Giusto Aigner of Prince George’s, Virginia.
Moreover, his untimely demise has left a profound void in the lives of his beloved parents, and he was the first child of John and Melissa.
Talking about his parents, his father, John D. Tyrcha, currently serves as a Fireman at Disputanta, Virginia, and is a fisherman.
The late John often went hunting and fishing with his beloved father, John D. Tyrcha.
Likewise, his mother, Melissa Giusto Aigner, works as a special education paraprofessional at Amelia County Public Schools.
She simultaneously works at S&M Creations and Antiques and S&M Golf Carts, LLC. Melissa attended Prince George High School and graduated from Western Governors University and Medical Careers Institute.
Moreover, the late John Tyrcha’s mother, Melissa Giusto Aigner, has been happily married to Andy Aigner of Amelia for over 10 years.
In addition to his parents, Melissa, John, and Andy, left to cherish the life of the late John Tyrcha are his elder step-sister, Savannah Rae Alfonso, younger step-brother Easten, paternal grandmother, Inez Wood Tyrcha, maternal grandparents, aunts, nieces, and nephews, and the whole family.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- The late John Tyrcha’s sister, Savannah Rae, has organized a fundraiser to help ease financial stress for their parents.
- His family has yet to provide details about his funeral and memorial services.
- The late John Tyrcha loved playing guitar and fishing.
