Articles by Turner-Hyde Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Patricia “Pat” Lazar, 76, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital in Sewickley. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Edward and Verna (Campbell) Reilly and was born November 15, 1948, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her daughters; Trish Fichter of Chewton, Brandie Moyer-Klink and her husband Randy Klink, Jr., her grandchildren; Ashlee Lamenza and her husband Joseph of Ellwood City, Janae Singer of New Castle, Kelsey Million of Ellwood City, Samantha Million New Castle, Reilly Million of Ellwood City, her great-grandchildren; Gio and Giada Lamenza, Gabriel Singer-Kohl, Joshua Brown,…

Nancy Jane Horton, 85, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Margaret (Blank)Miller and was born February 1, 1940, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her son; Terrence “T” Horton and his wife Shelley of Ellwood City, her grandchildren; Tyler Horton and his significant other Shayla Polite of Ellwood City, Abigail Buonpane and her husband Vincent of New Castle, two great-grandchildren; Ava Morella and Stella Buonpane. Nancy was a 1958 graduate of Lincoln High School….

Constance “Connie” Lee Wallace, 77, of West Newton passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at UPMC Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Charlotte (VanDyke) Geary and was born March 28, 1948, in Greensburg. She is survived by her daughters;Charlotte Wallace and her husband; Connie Lee Wallace, one granddaughter; and one sister; Charlotte Fernell. She was a 1966 graduate of Hempfield Area High School. She married her husband, Charles Wallace, in 1973. She loved baking, and enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. She was an animal lover having many dogs and cats and just…

With grateful hearts of a life well-lived, we share the passing of our beloved mother, Pauline Bradford, who went home to be with the Lord on October 12, 2025, at the age of 76. Pauline was born in Baltimore, Maryland. She lived a life filled with love, laughter, and service to others. A woman of deep faith and compassion, she poured herself into helping her family, friends, church, and community. Volunteering was never a “duty” to her—it was her joy. She was always finding ways to bless others. She was a long-time member of the Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad and…

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…