Articles by Turner-Hyde Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Vicki Lynn Pekarchik 63, of Fombell passed away at her home on February 3, 2024, surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband; Michael McKee of Fombell and her children; Michael Pekarchik and his wife Alesha of Fombell, Tiffanie McKee of Fombell and James Pekarchik, and her two grandchildren; Hunter Tritt and Austin McKee. Vicki was born January 29, 1961, in Ellwood City to the late Harry and Martha Fischer (McKeough). She was a 1980 graduate of Riverside High School. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, especially in the truck with her…

Erin Michelle Shipley Smith, 52, of Darlington Twp passed away on January 24, 2024.She was born in New Brighton on March 21, 1971, to Jim Shipley and Birdie Grant Nelson. She is survived by her husband and Brian Smith of Darlington, PA, her children; Barry Evan and Kasey Smith both of Darlington, her parents; Birdie and Bob Nelson of Darlington, her siblings; Jim and Sandy Shipley of Mentor, OH, Robyn Sodergren of East Palestine, OH, Sean and Sherry Shipley of Hyndman, PA as well as many nieces and nephews. She was a 1989 graduate of Blackhawk High School and continued…

Donald L. Nye, 73, of Franklin Twp, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at his home. He was the son of the late Thomas and Wanda (Freshcorn) Nye and was born March 30, 1950, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his siblings; Thomas R. Nye of Ellwood City, Stella Winters and her husband Francis of Ellwood City, Tammie Koston of Canton, OH, several nieces and nephews, his beloved cat; Abby, his very special friends; Agnes Metney, Sue Edders along with many other close friends. Donnie was born and raised in Ellwood City he was a 1968 graduate of Riverside…

Evelyn B. Wolfe, 100, of Beaver Falls passed away at Quality Life Services, in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Andrew W and Alyce Opal (Henry) Herring and was born October 13, 1923, in Ellwood City. Evelyn is survived by her daughters; Lynn Slavic and her husband Thomas of North Sewickley Twp, Debra Baich and her husband Stephen of Joplin, MO, Valerie Smith and her husband Gregg of Sharpsville, her grandchildren; Tonya Hyndman and her husband Brett, Bryan Slavic and his wife Marie, Matthew Slavic and his wife Katie, Craig Baich, Trent Baich and his wife Bonnie,…

Donna E. Krepps, 75, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Elsie Mae (Bryant) Blinn and was born May 5, 1948, in Ellwood City. Donna is survived by her husband, of 53 years, DeWitt Krepps; her son; J.D. Krepps of Shenango Twp. and one daughter; Amy Elizabeth Frederiksen of Minnesota, one grandson; Owen DeWitt Krepps; and one granddaughter; Petra Elizabeth Frederiksen. Donna was born and raised in Ellwood City and was a graduate of Lincoln High School, class of 1966. She met the love of…

Wanda M. Nye, 97, of North Sewickley Twp, passed away, Monday, January 2, 2024, at her home. She was the daugher of the late David and Lillian (Francis) Freshcorn and was born March 23, 1926, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her children; Thomas R. Nye of Ellwood City, Donald Nye of Ellwood City, Stella Winters and her husband Francis of Ellwood City, and Tammie Koston of Canton, OH, grandchildren; Thomas W. Nye and his wife Shelley, Michael E. Nye and his wife Jamie, David Francis, Eric Francis, Heather Francis, Mary Francis, Alyssa Koston, Noah Koston, Alea Koston, 13…

Leslie Ann Bauder, 65, of Ellwood City passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Donald Ray and Jacqueline Ann (McKissick) Bauder and was born January 7, 1958. She is survived by her sisters; Valerie Rae and Timothy Charles Butler of Virginia Beach, VA and Christine Bauder and Mary Napier of Houston, TX, her cousin Rebekah Bauder Grinnen of Ellwood City, along with her aunts Virginia Kline of Fombell, PA and Mary Lauve of New Orleans, LA, and her uncle David Bauder of Jamestown, PA along with many cousins and friends. She is also survived…

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…