Articles by Turner-Hyde Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Carlos Humberto Fonseca, 75, of New Brighton was called home suddenly, by the Heavenly Father, at Heritage Valley , Beaver, surrounded by his immediate family and nephew Luciano Coelho (San Francisco, CA), on March 19, 2023. Carlos was the son of the late Pedro and Olivia Fonseca and was born in Brazil. He is survived by his loving wife, Debra, son Matthew, daughter Jennifer (Bredemeier) and two granddaughters, Baylee, and Emilie. He is also survived by six siblings: Leila Maria Coelho, Luiz Carlos (Beatrice), Julio Cesar, Maria Ignes (Joao) Miletta, Maria Clara (Biba) Pinese, Ricardo (Ana Lucia), 11 nephews, 7…

Edward D. Dallies, 60, of Ellwood City, passed away at Heritage Beaver Medical Center with his family beside him. He is the son of the late William and Hazel (Moore) Dallies and was a born May 10, 1962 in Rogers, OH. He is survived by his children; James Dallies his wife Danielle of Chippewa Twp, Joshua Zeise of Verona, Pa, Jessica Dallies and her significant other Zach Jones, Jacquelyn Dallies and her significant other Evan Gibbons, his grandchildren; Nathan and Alyssa Dallies, Clara and Daniel Stephenson, Greg Brown, Miranda and Madilyn Zeise, Jeremiah Dallies, Cameron Gibbons, Colton Gibbons, his siblings;…

Ellen B. Rugh, 91, of Ellwood City died Sunday, March 5, 2023 at UPMC- Passavant McCandles Hospital, in Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine Moran and was born February 22, 1932, in Frisco, PA. She was survived by her daughter; Ellen Lutz and her husband Jeff of Ellwood City, one sister; Catherine Hamilton of Mt. Pleasant, Pa and many nieces and nephews. She was born and raised in Frisco and was know by “Honey” because of her beauty and red hair. She attended Lincoln High School. She met the love of her life, Jim Rugh,…

Robert R. Stevenson, 76, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his home. He was the son of the late William R. and Katherine Porter Stevenson and was born September 29, 1946, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his wife of 45 years; Donna McCullough Stevenson, his children; William R. Stevenson, II of Maryland, and Rhonda K. Stevenson of Melbourne, Fl, Amanda Long and her husband Thomas of Shenango Twp, grandchildren; Robert R. Stevenson II and his wife Ashley, Thomas J. Stevenson, Madison N. Long, Callan T. Long, great-grandchild; Jack R. Stevenson, his siblings; Derrick…

Paul L. Hazen, 88, of Ellwood City (Perry Township), passed away on February 20, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born May 17, 1934, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his children; Jeff Hazen of Greenville, NY, Shane Hazen and his wife Talitha of Ellwood City, Kim Kerr of New Galilee, grandchildren; Randi Sikora and her husband Rick, Scarlett Hazen, and Abigail Hazen, great-grandchildren; Max Knechtel II, and Asia Kerr, great- great-grandchildren; Bentley and Baxley Knechtel, and one sister; Mary Shouse. He is preceded in death by his wife, of over 60 years, Nancy (Stewart) Hazen….

Richard Claire “Dick” Main, 84, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully at AHN Wexford Hospital on February 9, 2023. He was the son of the late Claire and Pauline (Britton) Main and was born August 21, 1938, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his sons; Daniel Main, David Main and his wife Jackie (Clyde), grandchildren; Brandi Beachem and her husband Jim, Ethen Main and his wife Angela, Blake Main and; great-grandchildren; Mikayla and Jordyn Beachem, his longtime and devoted partner, of 33 years, Essie Stuart, step-children and step-grandchildren; Cindy, Gary, Ben Langer and their spouses, Bobbie Lyons and her children;…

afe M. Pelissier, 83, of Ellwood City, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Northview Estates under the care of VITAS Hospice. He was the son of the late Emile and Margaret “Peg” (Mitchell) Pelissier and was born February 22, 1939, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his first wife, Nancy (Kaufman) Pelissier of Ellwood City, and his children: Lafe Eric & Elaine Pelissier of Rochester, NY, Cherina Pelissier & Dan Sutherland of Ellwood City, and Gene & Michelle Pelissier of Ellwood City. The joy of his life, three grandchildren, Mitchell Pelissier of New York City, NY, Chloe…

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;…