Articles by Turner-Hyde Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Betty Gerritsen, 92, of Ellwood City and formerly of Modesto, CA passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at her home. She was the daughter of the late John and Jessie (Chastain) Stout and was born July 9, 1934 in Longview, TX. She is survived by her daughter; Vivian Wright of Ellwood City, her sons; Joseph Snyder, John Snyder, and Michael Snyder and her 5 grandchildren,5 great-greatchildren and one brother; Allan Stout. Betty was born in Longview, TX and moved to California where she raised her family. She enjoyed gambling, and golf. She was also an avid bowler and bowled…

Kimberly Grace Smith lived her life with a love for her family, a deep faith in God and Jesus, and a spirit that could not be held back. She passed away October 16, 2026. Born with intellectual disabilities, she never allowed that to define her or limit her love for life. She had her own special way of connecting with people, sharing her faith, and making her presence known wherever she went. Kim was born July 2, 1964, in Ellwood City to Donna Scheidemantle Anderson and the late Benjamin Anderson III. She married the love of her life, Burton Smith,…

Kathleen Anne Kusluch, 61, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully at home surrounded by those who loved her on Thursday, October 1st, 2026. Kathy was born on October 10th, 1964, in Pittsburgh, PA, to her loving parents Ferdinand and Kathryn M. Roehlich. She will be missed by all of her family who she left behind, including her husband, Joseph A. Kusluch III; her children, Jaclyn S. Kusluch, Joseph A. Kusluch IV, Amanda B. Kusluch, Lori A. Roberts, and Mary E. Fallecker; her grandchildren, Alexis M. Kusluch, Lee F. Turney, Liliana L. Roberts, Reese L. Fallecker, and Rainelle R. Fallecker; her…

Daniel Thomas Swick, 50, of New Port Richey, Fl and formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at his home. He was the son of Thomas and the late Sandra (Faull) Swick and was born August 17, 1976, in New Castle. He is survived by his sister; Tammy Swick of Iowa and his stepmother; Margie Swick of Ellwood City. He was a graduate of Riverside High School. He moved to Florida in 2002 where he was an auto mechanic. Daniel was a loving son and brother. He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Fred and…

Paul Robert Cragle, 56, of North Sewickley Twp passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at AHN Beaver Hospital. He was the son of the late Donald and Nancy (Haswell) Cragle and was born November 6, 1969, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his sisters; Kim Kaszer and her husband Mark of Ellwood City, Holly Cornelius and her husband Bill of North Sewickley, his sister-in-law; Pam Cragle of Ellwood City, his nieces and nephews; Mark Kaszer and his wife Kylee of Ellwood City, Amy Cragle of Patterson Twp, Ryan Kaszer of Kennerdell, PA, Retta Krepps of Denver, CO, Donnie…

Brandon J. Fisher, 53 of Ellwood City died Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Quality Life Services of Grove City. He was the son of Joseph “Joe” and Sidney (Gulentz) Fisher and was born August 30, 1972, in New Brighton. He is survived by his daughter; Elyse Fisher, brothers; Paul Fisher and his wife Alison of Cranberry Twp, Elliot Fisher and his wife Alexis of Economy Borough, his nephew; Devin and Niece; Carys, his uncle; Robert Fisher and his wife Donna of Houston and his aunt; Robyn Webb and her husband Bruce of Houston. He enlisted in the US Army Reserves…

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…