Articles by Turner-Hyde Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Agnes F. Ritzert, 90, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully, at Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford, PA, on November 7, 2020. She was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Bumbaco) McKinnon and was born October 9, 1930, in Grove City, PA. She is survived by her son; Michael D. Ritzert, and his wife Janis; daughters; Linda Keller and her husband Scott; Mary Ann Frampton, Janet Schreffler and her husband Dale, grandchildren; David Ritzert and his wife Joyce, Jerry Ritzert and his wife Laure, Tracy Meanor and her husband Mark, Tonia Latimer and her husband Brett, Kevin Ritzert,…

Marjory Ferrese, 86, of Ellwood City passed away Monday, November 2, 2020, surrounded by her family, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Leo and Hazel Irene (Himes) Schlemmer and was born on July 31, 1934, in Franklin Township. She is survived by her daughters; Cindy Harris of Virginia, Carol Ross and her husband Ronald of Chippewa, her son; Joe Ferrese and his wife Rosemarie of Ellwood City, grandchildren; Robert and Jason Harris and Carly Ross, three step grandchildren and eight step great-grandchildren. Marjory was the last living member of her family. She was a graduate of…

Albert “Al” Henry Oliver, 90, of North Tower Road, Franklin Township, Fombell passed away peacefully, on October 22, 2020, at Penfield Place in Penfield NY, where he spent his last few months near his beloved son Albert. Born October 25, 1929 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late  Albert, Sr. and Alice James Oliver. Al was married for 67 years, to Helen Muntean Oliver, who passed away on November 21, 2017. Al was an avid motorcycle rider for over 70 years logging well over a million miles traveling all around the US and Canada with his friends….

Lorraine Jacoby, 63, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Marlene Chappelle Ripper and was born July 12, 1957 in Ellwood City. She is survived by her husband, of over 40 years, George Jacoby, daughters; Natalie Jacoby of Ellwood City; Stephanie Jacoby and her fiancé Craig McDanel of Ellwood City; grandchildren; Bryce Laszlo and Camille McDanel, brothers; Tenny Ripper, Scott Ripper and his wife Penny, Leonard Ripper and his wife Kim all of Ellwood City, one niece Rachael Steinbach, and  nephews; Lenny Ripper and Kyle…

Michael Joseph Tomasello, 61, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully, at his home, on October 24, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was the son of Mary Ann (Faraone) Tomasello, and the late Dominick Tomasello. Mike was born on July 29, 1959, in Queens, New York. He graduated from Mater Christi High School in 1977, received an Associate Degree in Business from Queens College in 1980, and later earned a certificate from Hausman Technical School in Manhattan, with an emphasis on the AS-400 IBM mainframe computer system. Michael spent his career as an insurance agent. He held various licenses for…

Vesta A. Taylor, 93, of New Castle, passed away peacefully, at her home, on October 1, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Lewis F. and Cora A. (Miller) Michaels and was born February 23, 1927, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her daughter; Linda S. Holmes of New Castle, son; Brian L. Taylor of Ellwood City, 2 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Vesta was a 1945 graduate of Lincoln High School and she was retired from the Lawrence County Board of Assistance. After she retired, she worked at City Rescue Mission. She was a longtime member of the…

Helen M. Nicely, 96, of Wampum, PA passed away on September 28, 2020 at Beaver Health and Rehabilitation and Elder Care, in Aliquippa, PA. She was the daughter of the late Edward G. and Martha (Ritter) McBride. She was born June 18, 1924, in Ellwood City, PA She is survived by her close and longtime friends; Bob and Beverly Hairhoger of Wampum, PA and Robert and Dorothy Miller, of Wampum. Helen was 1942 graduate of Lincoln High school and a longtime and faithful member of Wampum Presbyterian Church. She was also a 50 plus, year member of the Eastern Stars….

Richard “Zuba” Lee McCormick, 65, of Ellwood City, PA passed away unexpectantly, on September 28, 2020, at his home. He was the son of Gail McCormick and the late William McCormick and was born January 6, 1955 in Ellwood City, PA. He is survived by his mother; Gail McCormick of Ellwood City, PA, Daughter; Heather Rayner and her husband, Tim of Edinburgh, PA, sister; Cindi (Butch) Baldwin of New Castle, PA; Terri McCormick of Ellwood City, PA, Zuba’s close friend Mary Kelly of Ellport PA; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Rick was a 1972 graduate…

James Edwin McKeough “Jim”, 61, of Ellwood City, PA, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020, at his home. He was the son of the late Thomas and Nancy (Koch) McKeough and was born April 2, 1959, Ellwood City, PA. He is survived by his wife: Haeng (Yeo) McKeough, Son; Thomas A. McKeough of Ellwood City; sister; Linda Dallies and her husband William of Ellwood City, brother; David McKeough and his wife Lisa of South Carolina; sister-in-law Jana McKeough and his nieces; Kayla Matsook and her husband Nicholas, Kristin Custer and Ashley Freed. Kristin Custer,  Ashley Freed. Jim was a…

Michael S. Young, 61, of North Sewickley Twp, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 5, 2020. He was the son of the late William D. and Blanche M. (O’Brien) Young. He was born on January 15, 1959. He is survived by the love of his life, Valerie Young, his beloved daughter; Amanda Young and numerous cousins. Mike was a 1977 graduate of Riverside High School and earned his degree from Geneva College. He met and married the love of his life, Valerie Shaffer, on March 4, 1989 and they were married 31 years….