Articles by Turner-Hyde Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Gary L. Keck, 75, of Ellwood City passed away on August 20, 2026, at AHN Wexford Hospital. He was the son of the late Howard and Barbara (Beglin) Keck and was born December 10, 1950, in New Brighton. He is survived by his daughters; Brandi Darr of Beaver Falls, Casey Keck and her husband Ree Boyd of Galivants Ferry, SC, his grandchildren; Nash, Blanche, Lila, and Christopher Darr, Lily Boyd, Jonathon Thayer, Grayson Boyd, one sister; Elizabeth Wallace and her husband Dwight of Industry as well as his niece; Brooke Wallace and one Nephew; Jeffrey Wallace. He was a 1968…

Daniel V. “Dan” Davies, 83, of New Castle passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2025, at AHV Beaver Hospital in Beaver. He was the son of the late Samuel and Catherine (Shanor) Davies and was born May 11, 1943, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his nieces; Cherie Rumbold, of Chesterland, Ohio, Sandy Fischer of Streetsboro, OH, Donna Canacci of Culver, IN, and Rachel Pelkey of Streetsboro, OH and his very close friends; Jerry Jones and his wife Susan of New Castle. Dan was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Upon graduation enlisted in the United States Navy and…

Donald Dennis Rebich (born March 8, 1936), only child of Metro and Gazella Rebich of Aliquippa, PA and Georgia Marie (Cello) Rebich (born October 9, 1939), oldest daughter of George and Mary Cello of Elwood City, PA enjoyed 57 years of marriage and life together until Don’s passing on August 27, 2022 in Ocala, FL. For the next three years, Georgia resided in Houston, TX until she passed away on October 12, 2025. Don and Georgia were married on June 5, 1965 in Koppell, PA. They made their first home in Ellwood City across from the football field at Ewing…

Ronald C. Shaffer, 88, of New Castle passed away on June 12, 2026, at his residence. He was the son of the late Clair and Elwilda (Sherbine) Shaffer and was born April 1, 1938, in New Castle. He is survived by his son Randy Shaffer and his wife Sue, his grandchildren; Derrick Schiefer, Amanda Humphrey, Starr Humphrey-Shaffer, Alesha Humphrey, and one great-granddaughter; Adalyn Johnson, his sister; Claudia Stover of San Diego, CA, one niece and nephew; Stefanie Stover-Scroggins and Kenny Stover. Ronald was a 1957 graduate of New Castle High School. He was a US Navy Veteran serving proudly from…

Faramarz “Fred” Sahim passed away on July 1, 2026, at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy of innovation, laughter, friendship, and love. After immigrating to the United States as a young man, Fred built a life defined by perseverance, curiosity, and an unwavering drive to make the world around him better. He spent his teenage years and much of his adult life in New York, where he was a member of the first graduating class in Computer Science at Queens College—a field that perfectly matched his endlessly inquisitive mind. Fred dedicated his career to Siemens, where he served…

Stephanie Eileen Dixon, of Bowie, MD completed her earthly journey on Monday, June 8, 2026, at home. She was 60 years old. Born in Harrisburg, PA, she was the beloved daughter of Portia (Kirklin) Dixon and Bernard Dixon, Jr. She was the sister of Valerie of NC and her brothers Geoffrey of WV, and Rodney (sister-in-law Kim) of Crofton, MD. Stephanie grew up attending Prince George’s County public schools including Pointer Ridge Elementary and Thomas G. Pullen Junior High. She attended Largo High School before enrolling at Elizabeth Seton High School, from which she graduated. She went on to earn…

Fabio A. Arevalo, of New Brighton and formerly of Queens, New York passed on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, in Pittsburgh, after a long battle with cancer. His exposure the toxins at the World Trade Center Site became a direct causation of Fabio’s cancer that he contracted at the World Trade Center Site, on September 11, 2001, and the 7 months following, working alongside fellow NYPD brothers Jonathan and Carlton, who were called the Ground Zero Trio. Fabio is the son of Blanca (Martinez) Arevalo and the late Pedro Arevalo. Fabio was born February 23, 1968, in…

James Foster, 60, of Ellwood City passed away on June 24, 2026, at UPCM Jameson. In New Castle. He was born August 29, 1965, in Waynesburg, Ohio. Hi survived by his former wife; Ashley Foster, their children; James, Elijah and Natalie, His two sisters; Debbie Adkison and Marie Ledbetter. Jim enjoyed camping and fishing. He enjoyed collecting, just about anything. He also enjoyed the paranormal, including watching Ghost Adventures or just about anything related to the paranormal. Cremation Arrangements entrusted to the Turner-Hyde Funeral & Cremation Services located at 6th and Park in Ellwood City.

Laura Gravatt, a long-time resident of Franklin Park, passed away following a well-fought battle against illness on June 14, 2026, at UPMC McGee Hospital in Pittsburgh. She is predeceased by her father Harry M, mother Mona L, brother Harry, and two aunts. She is survived by her life partner of 33 years Rick Steranko, and her many cherished horses, Mastiffs, and Parson Russell Terriers. Laura worked 43 years as an engineering assistant, first with Westinghouse and later Emerson.Twice educated, first in retail management and later in computer programming at Allegheny Community College, just shy of a four-year degree. Laura worked…

Troy A. Follett, 56, of Frisco passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at UPMC Hamot, in Erie. He is the son of Connie (Barton) Follett and the late Larry J. Follett and was born July 31, 1969, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his wife, of 15 years, and the love of his life, Kris Follett, one step-daughter; Ashley Bishop and her husband Ben of Tiffin, OH, two grandchildren; Bailey and Braxton Bishop, his siblings; Lori Ziegler and her husband Bill of Mercer, Jennifer Miloszewski and her husband Mike of Darlington, his sister-in-law; Cheryl Barnhart and her husband…