Articles by Turner-Hyde Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Brian Leslie Taylor, age 75, of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on March 3, 1950, in New Castle, PA, Brian was the beloved son of the late Trevor and Vesta Taylor. He was preceded in death by his brother, Teri Taylor, daughter, Jennifer, and his uncle Warren Michaels. Brian is lovingly remembered by his surviving family: Vesta and Tom Nave, Llew and Colei Taylor; grandchildren Justin, Thomas, Bean, Kesena, and Mayah; his sister Linda Holmes; his Aunt Veda Michaels; cousins Bonnie, Ron, and Gary Michaels; and niece and nephews…

Donald Leroy Boots, Sr. of Country Club Drive, Ellwood City transitioned to his eternal life in Heaven on September 27, 2025, surrounded by his family. Son of Theron (“Sam”) and Myrtle Boots, Don was born August 6, 1933. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict, he married Dona Louise Wilson, also of Ellwood City, with whom he recently celebrated 69 years of marriage. Don is survived by his Children: Don Boots, Jr. of Ellwood City, Carrie (Gary) Havranek of Beaver Falls, David (Michelle) Boots of Lincoln City, OR, and Christie (Ed) McDonough of Evans City. He is…

Randolph “Randy” J. Watenpool, 63, of Gibsonia passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Brighton Health and Rehab Center in Beaver. He was the son of the late Clyde and Dorothy (Loskoch) Watenpool and was born May 18, 1962, in Pittsburgh. Randy is survived by his daughter; Katie Watenpool of Esplen, PA his grandchildren; Cathyana Capp and Raegan Capp and one brother; Rick Watenpool and his wife Amy of Gibsonia, and two nephews; Cory Watenpool and Richard Watenpool. He was a 1980 graduate of Hampton High School. He also attended Rosedale Tech in Pittsburgh where he received his…

Claire G Lessard, 87 It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of Claire Gagnon Lessard recently of Zelienople, PA and formerly of Biddeford, Maine. Claire passed away peacefully on August 22nd, 2025 with her daughter and son-in-law by her side at The Passavant Community in Zelienople. She lived the majority of her life in Maine but was fortunate to spend her final year and a half of her life near her daughter and son-in-law in Harmony, PA. She battled a long illness with dementia and has finally found peace. Born November 10th, 1937 to Omer…

Gladys M. Thornton, 73, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at AHN Allegheny Hospital in Wexford. She was the daughter of the late Archie and Eulalia (Crouch) Gawlik and she was born on September 23, 1951 in Duncan, Oklahoma. Gladys is survived by her husband of 53 years, David E. Thornton, her daughters; Ashley Tedrow and her husband Jason of Darlington, Amanda Thornton of Seven Fields, her grandchildren; Hailey Tedrow and Mason Tedrow, of Darlington, one sister; Joann Stegall of Cranberry Twp She was a 1969 graduate of Allegheny High School. She met and married the…

Amelie Umurerwa, 24, of Pittsburgh and formerly of Kigali City, Rwanda died on August 12, 2025, in Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of Christophe Uwiringiyimana and Sylvie Mujawayezu and was born September 27, 2000, in Kigali, Rwanda in Africa. Amelie moved to Pittsburgh in 2020 to study nursing and she was currently in nursing school. She was also employed as a Nurse’s Assistant in Pittsburgh. Amelie was a loving and caring person who loved her family and friends deeply. She was a dedicated student and looked forward to being a Registered Nurse, upon her graduation. She was predeceased by all…

Linda Stoner, 81, of Kittanning and formerly of New Castle passed away on August 13, 2025, at the Kittanning Health and Rehab Center. She was the daughter of the late Angelo and Mary Ella (Kenehan) Cimini and was born August 6, 1944, in New Castle. She is survived by her brother, James Cimini and his wife Karin of Hanover Pennsylvania, a niece, Stacy and two nephews, Rick & Ben. She was a 1962 graduate of Union High School and a 1966 graduate of Youngstown University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in education She was preceded in death by her…

Lois Ann Scott, 87, of Harmony passed away and into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 27, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Margaret (Beerman) Price and was born October 7, 1937, in South Heights, PA. Lois is survived by her children; Lynn Scott of Harmony, Eugene Scott and his wife Dawn of Ellwood City, Dennis Scott and his wife Michelle of Aliquippa, Jackie King and her husband Chris of Reynoldsville, Brandon Scott and his fiancé Sandra of Mercer, 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, one…

Emily Rose Copeland was born on September 16th, 1950 and died on July 25th, 2025 after a surprising, brave and difficult journey with metastatic cancer. She was surrounded by friends and family. She is survived by her loving siblings, Eric (Pam), Jane, and Gwen (Trent), daughter, Renée (PJ), stepdaughter Sara and family, 6 nieces and nephews, and countless first cousins. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Juanita and Fred Schmieder; her adored cousin Amy, and her devoted husband, Bob. Emily was born in Sidney, Ohio and raised in Columbus. Her core memories of growing up on the…

Thomas Lloyd Spielvogel, 69, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the R.J. Schill Manor in Ellwood City. He was the son of the late Eugene and Betty (Moskal) Spielvogel and was born February 4, 1956, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his sister; Sandra Spielvogel Bieselt and her husband Mike of Ellwood City, one brother; Daniel Eugene Spielvogel and his wife Tina of Virginia Beach, VA, his nieces; Alessia and Daniela Spielvogel, Alexandra Bieselt, nephew; Zachary Bieselt, his great-niece and nephew; Tesla Brady and Ernie Brady. He was a 1975 graduate of Lincoln High…