Articles by Turner Funeral Home

Martha E. Beckley, 98, of Saegertown, PA and formerly of Ellwood City passed away April 7th, 2022, at the Crawford County Care Center in Saegertown. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Pauline (Peffer) Kimmel and was born December 13, 1923, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her daughter; Sharyn Piper and her husband Bob of Meadville, with whom she lived until October 2021, her grandchildren; Bradley Piper and his wife Debbie of Meadville, Ryan Piper and his fiancé Amy Bevacqua of Conneaut Lake, great-grandchildren; Alyssa Piper Mahoney and her husband Cullen of Naples, Fl, and Ashleigh…

Trudy Wigton, 94, of Portersville, Pennsylvania, died on July 2, 2022, at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Trudy was born on October 20, 1927, in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Leora and Arnold McAllister. She was the grand-daughter, and namesake of, Gertrude McAllister.  She had two siblings, Robert and Richard McAllister, who preceded her in death. She graduated from Lincoln High School, Ellwood City, Pennsylvania.  She was married to John Henry Wigton, deceased, for more than fifty years. “Johnny” was the love of her life and together they grew fruits and vegetables, canned, and shared the bounty provided by the…

Winifred D. Walker, 96, of Ellwood City and formally of North Sewickley Twp passed away peacefully at Northview Estates, on June 19, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Wilber H. And Winifred (Greene) Dexter and she was born October 10, 1925, in Athol, MA. She is survived by her son; Jeffrey R. Walker and his wife Denise of Springtown, TX, daughters; Susan Taylor of Franklin Twp, Vicki Kirksey and her husband James of Palm Coast, FL. grandchildren; Casey Taylor and his wife Amy of North Sewickley Twp, Ashley Rinehart and her fiancé Justin Conner of Ellwood City, Joshua…

Louis Andrew “Lou” Conte Sr., 90, passed away peacefully on Monday June 13, 2022, at Northview Senior Living in Ellwood City. He was born on September 2, 1931, to the late Emil “Shorty” and Mary (Szabo) Conte and grew up in Ellport. Lou was a graduate of Lincoln high school where he played football and excelled in track and field. He was a Korean war veteran, proudly serving in the U.S. Army. On October 19, 1952, he married Sana (Sally) Ottaviani at the BVM Church in Elwood City. Together they raised five boys and were proud grandparents to four granddaughters….

Mardel P. Hartzel, age 80, of Ellwood City, PA went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on May 29, 2022, while in the care of UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, following a short illness. She was first and foremost a kind, compassionate, loving person, who always offered a helping hand, broad shoulder, or wise words.  She graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1959.  She had worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill, and as a nationwide supervisor/recruiter for First Lady Hair Salons.  Along with her beloved husband, Bill, she was the proud owner of the Especially for…

Betty Spielvogel, 91, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Heritage Valley Medical Center, in Beaver. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Josephine (Mora) Moskal and was born September 21, 1930 in Ellwood City. She is survived by her children; Sandra Bieselt and her husband Michael of Ellwood City, Thomas Spielvogel of Ellwood City, Daniel Spielvogel and his wife Tina of Virginia Beach,VA, grandchildren; Zachary Bieselt, and Alexandra Bieselt of Ellwood City, Alesia Spielvogel and Daniela Spielvogel both of Virginia Beach, great-grandchildren; Telsa and Ernest Brady, one sister-in-law; Phyllis Fedorchak, brothers-in-law; James Spielvogel…

Goldie Poholsky, 91, formally of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly at UPMC-Jameson Hospital, on April 26, 2022. She was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Armatas) Mackas and was born November 18, 1930, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her children; Debra Cassella and her husband Ken of New Castle, Jeffrey S. Poholsky and his wife Linda of Wexford, grandchildren; Kristen Sanata and her husband Jason of Mars, Alyssa Flannery and her husband Bill of New Castle, Nikki Karatinos of Mars, great-grandchildren; Mia, Talia, Kaia, Harper, Piper, Jack, and John, and her God Child; Georgia Demas of…

Martha O. Johnson,94, of New Wilmington passed away at Shenango on the Green on April 27, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Franklin and Martha (Harrison) Dawson and was born January 14, 1928, in McKeesport She is survived by her children; Janet A. Minteer and her husband Frank, Robert J. Johnson and his wife Sue, her grandchildren; Matthew C. Steffler and his wife Kelly, Benjamin C. Steffler, great-grandchildren; Abby and Brenna Steffler, her siblings; Lois J. Syphrit and her husband Ted, Glenn Harrison Dawson and his wife June She was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She…

Thomas Lee Francis, 65, of Fombell passed away at his home, on April 24, 2022. He was the son of the late Mearl G. and Catherine E. (Hogue). Francis was born August 26, 1956, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his daughter; Lauren Francis of North Sewickley Twp, Lisa Meyers, whom he loved like a daughter, and her husband Bill Meyers of Chippewa Twp, one brother; Mearl G. Francis, Jr and his wife Marcie of Texas, one sister; Tina M. Summers and her husband Donald of Griffin, GA, and many nieces and nephews. He attended Riverside High School. Upon…