Articles by Turner-Hyde Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Brenda Lee (Martin) Oliver, 73, passed away after a short but stubborn battle with cancer. She was born on June 12, 1949, to A. William and Marion (Miller) Martin and was the fourth of six children, and a 1968 graduate of Lincoln High School. Brenda worked for decades in the printing and duplication department at Geneva College in Beaver Falls. A career that led to many, close friendships that grew with her through all stages of life and paved the way for her two children to be able to attend college. After retiring from Geneva, Brenda enjoyed a few years…

Carol Diane Wilfong, 79, of Emlenton, Pa. passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Butler Memorial Hospital on November 29, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Norma (Bubb) Haswell and was born December 23, 1942, in Ellwood City, Pa. She is survived by her Husband; Richard “Rick” Wilfong; Daughter; Christine Hamovitz (spouse; Arnie), Sons; Samuel Makarevich (spouse; Connie), William Dean Makarevich (spouse; Jodi), and Michael Makarevich; step-son; Eric Wilfong (spouse; Lori); Grandchildren; Jennifer Carol Gales (spouse; James), Tannor Makarevich, Alexandria Makarevich, Gwendolyn Baker, Julia Wilfong and Joshua Wilfong. Brothers; Lloyd (Skip) Haswell Jr. (spouse;…

Warren Charles Kenn, 85, of New Castle died November 25, 2022 at his home. He was the son of the late Melvin and Edith (Myers) Kenn and was born June 15, 1937, in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his wife, of 34 years, Barbara Kenn, two daughters; Deneen Pence and her husband Sam of New Castle, Lisa Kenn of New Castle, and one son; Carl Kenn and his wife Lorrie of Spring Hill, FL. He was born in Chicago, IL. Upon graduation from high school he enlisted in the US Army serving proudly from 1956-1963. He met the love…

Mary Lou Faull, 68, of Ellport passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2023 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Kermit and Carrol (Hoessler) Rotruck and was born July 3, 1954 in Honolulu, Hi. She is survived by her husband, of thirty-nine years, Gary L. Faull of Ellport, her two aunts; Doris Werner and Gail McCormick both of Ellwood City, and two cousins; Cindy and Terri McCormick of Ellwood City. She graduated high school in 1971 and she was a longtime member of St. Patrick’s Parish in Franklin, PA. She met and married…

Kathryn Elizabeth Dillon, 32, of North Sewickley Twp., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at the Heritage Valley Medical Center, Beaver on Monday, November 7 after an extended illness. Born on December 12, 1989 in Annapolis, Maryland, Kate was the daughter of Elaine Ann (Keul) Geisel and Matthew Roy Dillon. After graduating from Riverside Beaver County High School in 2008, Kate earned a B.A. in social work from Malone University of Canton, Ohio in 2012. As a 16-year cancer survivor, Kate took great pleasure and joy in her faith and in being with family and friends. She relished her…

Patricia A. (Reese) Vargo passed away on October 29, 2022, at Trinity Oaks Personal Care Center, in North Sewickley Twp. She was born July 17, 1930, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her children; Gary and his wife Mary of Waldorf, MD, Cynthia “Cindy” Vargo of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Leslie Vargo of West Palm Beach, FL, grandchildren; John Vargo of New Oxford, PA, Thomas Vargo and his wife Rachael of San Antonio, TX, Meghan Carcaise of Marianna, FL, three great-grandchildren; Amelya, Ethan and Ava, one sister-in-law; Sue Reese of Ellwood City, as well as many nieces and nephews….

David T. Gordon, 64, of New Galilee passed into the arms of his loving Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 8, 2022, at Beaver Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was the son of the late Harry and Ruth (Boring) Gordon and was born November 6, 1957, in New Brighton. He was survived by his wife, of 18 years, Diana (Kuzio) Gordon, his children Jessica Gordon of Ellwood City, Sara Gordon and her partner Luke Trimnel of Rogers, OH, Shannon Fitzgerald and her husband Curt of Ellwood City, Cameron Gordon and his wife Chelcy of Wampum, two step-daughters; Deana Phillips of New…

Ann Keul Johnson, 87, of Harrisburg and formerly of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2022 at UPMC Pinnacle Hospital, Harrisburg, PA. She was the daughter of the late Alfred P. and Mildred (McCandless) Hamilton and was born April 23, 1935, in Philadelphia. She is survived by her daughter; Elaine Geisel of North Sewickley, sons; Stephen Keul and his wife Adele of Dillsburg, PA, Kurt Keul and his wife Tina of Mechanicsburg; grandchildren: Joshua Keul and his wife Alyssa of New Jersey, Kate Dillon of North Sewickley, Stephanie Thate and her husband Jimmy of Virginia, Abigail Keul of…

Ellen L. (McEwen) Nye of Portersville, now of Northview Estate, Ellwood City, passed away on September 23, 2022 at the age of 90 years old. She was survived by her brother’s-in-law; Calvin Nye of Portersville, PA, Joe Nye of New Matamoras, OH and numerous nieces and nephews. She was born on April 17, 1932, in Fredonia, PA in Mercer County to John and Mary McEwen. She graduated from Fredonia Delaware High School. She was married for 64 years to M. Charles Nye, who passed away on August 2, 2017. She worked at the Toy Plant, J.C. Penny Department Store and…