Articles by Turner-Hyde Funeral Home & Cremation Services

David Muntean, 87, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. He was the son of the late Nick, Sr and Elizabeth (Toda) Muntean and was born December 19, 1937, in Ellwood City. David is survived by his wife, of 67 years, Norma Bookamer, his son; Todd Muntean of Ellwood City, his grandchildren; Rodney Wise of Ellwood City, Byron Wise and his wife Leti of Gulf Breeze, Fl, Brooke Muntean of New York City, Daniella Bazlar and Gabby Muntean both of North Carolina, his great-grandchildren; Lilly and Lilah Wise of Gulf Breeze, FL…

Barbara A. Lougee, 87, of New Brighton passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, in Guyton, GA. She was the daugher of the late Clinton and Frances (Conyne) Megill and was born August 18, 1936, in Bloomfield, NJ. Barbara is survived by her son; David Lougee and his wife Michaela of Guyton, GA and her grandchildren; Brendan and Erin Lougee of Guyton, GA She was a 1954 graduate of New Brighton High School. She met and married her husband, Kenneth Lougee in 1965 and were married 23 years, until his passing in October 1988. She and her husband were long times…

Cathy Iva Ketterer, 72, of Wampum,went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver, PA. She was a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, sister, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all. Cathy was born on July 28, 1951, in Ellwood City to David and Mary Alice (Wehr) Kelly. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School and later earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Westminster College. Cathy married the love of her life, Kenneth, in 1970 and they were married for 53 years. She was a devoted 50-year member of The…

Roberta Brown, 73, of Ellwood City passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (Smith) Gillespie and was born November 27, 1950, in Ellwood City. Roberta is survived by her daughters; Patricia Brown of Ellwood City and Laurie Hoover and her husband Craig of Baden, grandchildren; Rogan Bonner, Warren Jones, Ruth-Anne Bonner, Winter, Luke Hoover, Logan Hoover, and Laken Hoover; great-grandchildren; David Jones, Keegan Jones, one sister; Amy Ferrese and her husband Joe of Myrtle Beach, SC, one brother-in-law; Tim Kelly, along with many nieces…

Donald George Ries, 91, of Ellwood City passed away, Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was the son of the late George and Izetta (McMillan) Ries and was born November 29, 1931, in Pittsburgh. Don is survived by his loving wife, of 10 years, Karen. He is survived by his children; Donna Rose Ries and Jon of Denver, CO, Douglas Donald Ries and his wife Lori of Ellwood City, Diane Ries and her husband Keith of Dallas, two stepsons; Rich and Barb Wilson of Ellwood City, Randy and Mindy Wilson of Ellwood, 4 grandchildren, 5…

Marita Kelosky, 75, of Ellwood City passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Wasily “Willy” and Margaret (Mueller) Galkow and was born October 3, 1948, in Rothenstadt-Wieden Germany. She is survived by her children; Dan and his wife Dana of Fombell, Paul Kelosky and his wife Dianna of Renfrew, Lori Emert and her husband Ron of Butler, Ray Kelosky and his wife Tracy of Beaver Falls, Lida Napier of Ellwood City, twelve grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren; her sister; Margie Kelly of Evans City, along with a host of nieces, nephews and many…

Thomas “Tom” Syphrit, 85, of Ellwood City, PA went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 13, 2023, at his home. He was the son of the late Charles Howard Syphrit and Gladys McDanel. Tom was born August 16, 1938, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his wife Shirley (Hollinback) Syphrit, two sons; Jeffrey Syphrit and his wife Jacqueline, Richard Syphrit and his wife Nicole, his daughter; Carrie Froce and her husband Neil all of Ellwood City, one daughter-in-law; Lori Syphrit of Ellwood City, his grandchildren; Jennifer Parks and her husband Robert of Ellwood City,…

Robert “Bob” I. Minteer, 96, of New Castle passed away, at his home surrounded by his family, on Thursday, September 14, 2023. He was the son of the late Frank A. and Ida Mae (Bleakney) Minteer and he was born September 1, 1927,in Rose Point He is survived by his daughter; Linda Guidish and her husband Kenneth of Rose Point, Donald Minteer and his wife Judie of New Castle, Judy Brenner and her husband Bruce of New Castle, Susan Zikeli and her husband Randy of New Castle, his grandchildren; Joel Guidish and his wife Tabitha, Chelsea Guidish, Lindsay Rader and…