Articles by Turner-Hyde Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Jeannie Williams, 79, of Hamilton, Montana and formerly of Ellwood City, PA, went home to be with the Lord, at her home, in Hamilton, MT on February 27, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Curtis Wayne Kirkpatrick and Phoebe Marie (Kennedy) Kirkpatrick and was born on July 27, 1940 in Shenango Twp, PA. Jeannie is survived by her sisters; Judy Williams and Sally Bruce, four children and their families (Margie and husband Michael, Douglas and wife Sheri, Rhonda and husband Jack, Lanna and husband Scott), 17 grandchildren (Shawn, Josh, Chad, Richie, Cody, Zachary, Krystal, Nicole, Dustin, Patrick, Cory,…

Ted C. Ford, 89, of Ellwood City, PA, passed away peacefully,on March 2, 2020, at Northview Estates in Ellwood City. He was the son of the late Raymond and Ina Dunham Ford and was born on  February 7, 1931 in Ellwood City, PA. He is survived by his wife, of 12 years, Hazel Beltz Ford, of Ellwood City, Son; Ronald Ford of North Beaver Twp, PA, Sister; Janine Nichol and her husband John of Colorado, Stepchildren; Brenda Peffer and her husband Vic of Zelienople, PA; Sharon Swortwood of Ellwood City, Pamela MacMurdo and her husband Duke of Zelienople, PA, 4…

Doris Jean Mathieson, 93, of Ellwood City, PA passed, peacefully, into eternal rest on February 24, 2020, at Carriage Manor Personal Care, in Shenango Township. She was the daughter of J. Ralph and Myrtle A. (Taylor) Moore and was born September 5, 1926, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her four nephews; Jeffrey Moore of Kirkland, WA, Keith Moore of Houston, TX, Timothy Moore of Summer, WA, Thomas Moore of Fuquay-Varina, NC and her caregivers and friends Jon and Patty Reno, of Ellwood City. She is preceded in death by her husband; Harold Mathieson and two brothers; Henry and…

Kevin Marshall Olinger, 46, of Slippery Rock Township, PA passed away on February 17, 2020, in New Castle, PA. He was the son of Blaine Olinger and the late Frances Olinger and he was born on July 11, 1973, in New Brighton, PA. He is survived by two daughters; Alivia May Olinger and Kayla Ann Olinger, Sister and Brother in Law; Darcy (Olinger) Cook and Chad Cook. He graduated from Riverside High School and was employed by Nalco for 19 years. He enjoyed being outdoors and was an avid bow hunter and fisherman. He loved the Lord with all of…

Samuel Meredith Kelly, 68, of Wampum, PA passed away on February 12, 2020 in Wayne Township. He was the son of the late Phillip and Eileen (Guy) Kelly and was born on October 9, 1951, in Ellwood City. He is survived by one brother; Chuck Kelly of Wampum PA, sisters; Phyllis Kwolek of Wampum, PA and Jo Morlan  of East Palestine, OH, nephews; Charlie Kelly, Jr., Jonathan Kelly and his wife Kelly of Wampum, PA, Scott McCown and his wife Robin of New Castle PA, niece; Bridget McDanel and her husband Melvin of New Castle, PA ; great nephews: Darrell…

Ernest “Ernie” S. Demeter, 93, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully into eternal rest on February 2, 2020, at Heritage Valley Beaver Medical Center. He was the son of the late Stephen and Anna Marie (Chatlos) Demeter and was born February 5, 1926. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, in 1944, and married the love of his life Norma on October 2, 1948. Ernie was a US Army Air Corps Veteran, serving in the Pacific Theater, during World War II. Ernie worked for Aetna Standard and retired after 38 years of service. He also drove a school bus…

Joseph Varga, 90, of Ellwood City, PA, passed away January 30, 2020, at his home. He was the son of the late Pap and Crepolcy (Vemes) Varga and was born September 7, 1929 in Hungary. He was a steel mill worker, working in Pennsylvania and eventually in California before relocating back to Ellwood City. He was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his son, Joseph Varga, Jr of Ellwood City, PA. He was predeceased by his wife, Janice McCullough Arrangements entrusted to THE TURNER FUNERAL HOME-ELLWOOD CITY

Helen Louise “Sue”  Tetmeir, 90, of Ellwood City, PA passed away on January 12, 2020 at Brighton Wellness and Rehab Center in Beaver, PA, after a short illness. She was the daughter of the late August and Helen (Wagner) Tetmeir and was born at home in Ellwood City on October 18, 1929. Youngest of eight children, she is preceded in death by brothers Gustave, Fredrick, John, and William, and sisters Agnes (Lapinsky), Pauline (Brdar), and Elizabeth (Stasick). She is survived by nieces Polly Thomas (New Castle, PA), Kathy Dye (Casper, WY), Becky Connell (Alexandria, VA), Patty Brdar (Fort Myers, FL),…

James “Jim” Michael Kralic, 70, of Mesa, AZ formerly of Beaver Falls, PA passed away unexpectantly, on January 13, 2020, at his residence. He was the son of the late Michael and Helen (Molder) Kralic and was born November 8, 1949 in Beaver Falls, PA He was a graduate of Riverside High School and a US Army Veteran. He was retired from Arizona State University. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially golfing and cycling. He is survived by a sister; Shirley (Ron) Sabatino of New Brighton, PA, Nephews; Jeff Sabatino of New Brighton, Ron (Criss) Sabatino of Ellwood City, and Ian…