Articles by Turner-Hyde Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Anna Belle Hardisky Zikeli, 85, of Ellwood City went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at UPMC Jameson Hospital, in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Blake and Alice (Beighey) Bolam and was born May 21, 1937, in New Brighton. She is survived by the love of her life, her husband; John Wayne Zikeli of Ellwood City, her children; Andrew James Hardisky of Mars, her daughters; Virginia Hardisky Rinaman of New Galilee, Debbie Hardisky Reiser and her husband Richard of Daughtry Twp, her son; Donald Hardisky of Colorado, 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren….

Richard L. Simmons, 82, of Ellwood City passed away, Sunday August 7, 2022, at Carriage Manor in New Castle. He was the son of the late Walter and Esther (Schramm) Simmons and was born October 13, 1939, in Marion Twp. He was a 1956 graduate of Zelienople High School and met and married his late wife, Alice, in 1965. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates fan. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and most of all, being outdoors, every chance he got. He was employed ATL Trucking, retiring in 2004. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren play baseball and coached…

Nancy J. Cooper, 83, of Portersville passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Ellwood and Marien (St. Clair) Vandiver and was born November 3, 1938, in Pittsburgh. She is survived by her husband, of 64 years and the love of her life; James H. Cooper, her sons; James B. Cooper and his wife Monica, Kenneth H. Cooper and his wife Karen, grandchildren; Bryan Cooper and his wife Kathi, Jason Cooper and his wife Emily, Meagan Aiken and her husband Jeff, Justin Cooper and his wife Kristin, 9 great grandchildren,…

Shirley Ann Port Deemer, 90, went home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2022, at Northview Estates in Ellwood City. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Victoria Port and was born June 2, 1932, in Ellwood City. She married the late Harold Fehl, with whom she had 2 sons who survive, Harold (Debbie) Frank Fehl and Eric (Michael) Victor Eldritch. She is survived by 3 daughters, Dianne Smith and Denise (Warren) Meyers of Ellwood City, Kathy (Bill) Williams of Pioche, NV, and a daughter-in-law, Tricia Deemer of Conneaut Lake, 8 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. She…

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…