Articles by Turner-Hyde Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Marie C. Keul, 88, of North Sewickley Twp passed away on Friday, February 28, 2026, at ANH Hospital in Wexford. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Dybka) Chrobak and was born May 20, 1937, in Rochester. She is survived by her daughter; Jean Marie K. Householder and her husband David of North Sewickley Twp, her grandchildren; Devin Tyler Householder and his wife Lauren, Hillary Anne Burkett and her husband John, her siblings; Joyce Greaves and nephew John from Clakston, MI, Jeanette Wright of Hamburg, NY and her beloved cat Muffy. She was a 1955 graduate of…

Theresa M. Jones, 90, of Brookville and formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2026. She was born October 18, 1935, in Pittsburgh, the youngest child of the late Joseph and Caroline (Cyganik) Kanoza. She is survived by her daughters, Rose Hufnagel and her husband, Bill of Ellwood City, Vivian Tobin-Zimbicki of Brookville, Dorothy Carr of Zelienople; 10 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Theresa grew up in Sheridan, PA and attended Langley High School. She was married to Samuel A. Jones for 60 years prior to his death in 2014; they had six daughters and raised their family in the…

Karen L. Whitlatch, 82, of Fombell passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at home surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late Edgar and Harriet (Nye) Waterfield and she was born on April 8, 1943 in Ellwood City. She was a 1961 graduate of Lincoln High School. She met and married James “Jim” Whitlatch, the love of her life, on May 15, 1964. She spent her career at various restaurants as a waitress. She loved shopping, going out to eat, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and hanging out with her “Goose Girls”. Her…

Pete Gamra, 76, of Aliquippa passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at his home. He was the son of the late Elias and Evelyn (David) Gamra and was born August 25, 1949 in Aliquippa. He was survived by his wife of 21 years; Fatiha Bounti, his daughter; Jayde Gamra of Aliquippa, and close friend; Sarah Millis of Aliquippa. Pete was born and raised in Aliquippa. He was employed as a skycap at Pittsburgh International Airport. He enjoyed working in his yard and keeping his grass cut and in pristine shape. He enjoyed his wives cooking, especially Arabic food. He…

Merle Dean Young, 60, of Shippenville passed away on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was the son of the late Bernard “Boots” and Delores June Rhodes Young and was born December 11, 1965, in Clarion. He is survived by his son Matthew Young his fiancé Kasey of Shippenville, another son; Cody Young and his fiancé Tristen Kovarik of Cantis, OH, his grandchildren; Chloe, Rosa, Maddox, Daimon, Asher, his sisters; Louella Neiswonger and her husband Randy and Brenda Hartman and her husband Jim. He was a graduate of Redbank High School in New Bethlehem. He…

Jacqueline Anne Streckeisen (79) of Ellwood City passed into Heaven on Friday, January 30th, 2026. She was born December 20, 1946, to loving parents, Wallace & Betty (Boots) Carroll, both deceased. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard (Dick) Streckeisen of 51 years, sisters Dawn Contrucci, Bonnie Strabayla, and a beloved grandson, Jarred Streckeisen. Jackie leaves behind her dear sister, Cindy (Dwayne) Martin of Clearbrook, Virginia, sister-in-law Mary Ann Streckeisen, her children: Donald & Jason (Angela) Streckeisen, and Tara (Ron) Spiker, 7 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Jackie held many positions throughout her life, her most cherished besides…

Howard “Bud” Boyle, 84, of Fombell passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at UPMC Passavant-McCandless in Allison Park. He was the son of the late Elmo and Angelina Marasti and was born August 1, 1941, in Pittsburgh. He is survived by his wife; Karen Boyle, his children; Natalie Boyle, Clint Boyle and his wife Debi, Rhonda Susi and Jeff Stewart, Jacquelyn Boyle, grandchildren; Thea Boyle, Giovanni Susi, Jayce Boyle, Rex Betters, and Vera Wagster, his siblings; Michael Boyle and his wife Sandy, Anthony Boule, Grace Marasti-Georg and her husband Mark. Bud was born and raised in Pittsburgh.He was a…

In Loving Memory of Mary “Libby” Jacobs May 31, 1947 – January 6, 2026 Mary “Libby” Jacobs lived a life guided by imagination, compassion, brilliance, and quiet generosity. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Libby brought beauty into the world through her devotion to family, her extraordinary creative gifts, and her lifelong commitment to serving others—always with humility, grace, and a deep sense of purpose. Libby and her husband lived in Michigan, Maryland, and spent 35 of their years in Akron, Ohio, treasured summers on Cape Cod, and later made her home in Pittsburgh. Wherever she lived, she brought her beautiful heart,…

Abraham Gary West, III, 80, of Fombell, passed away and into the arms of his Loving Savior on Friday, December 26, 2025, at his home. He was the son of the late Abraham G. West, Jr and Dorothy (Daufen) West and was born June 16, 1945, in Evans City, PA. He is survived by his children; Timothy West and his wife Monica, Traci Kingston and her husband Todd, both of Fombell, his grandchildren; Amelia Kingston and her husband David Luevano, Abigail Kingston and Kenneth Burr, Jonah Kingston, Lydia Kingston and her fiancé Bryan Peterson, and Thomas West, two step-granddaughters; Heather…