Articles by Turner-Hyde Funeral Home & Cremation Services

In Loving Memory of Mary “Libby” Jacobs May 31, 1947 – January 6, 2026 Mary “Libby” Jacobs lived a life guided by imagination, compassion, brilliance, and quiet generosity. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Libby brought beauty into the world through her devotion to family, her extraordinary creative gifts, and her lifelong commitment to serving others—always with humility, grace, and a deep sense of purpose. Libby and her husband lived in Michigan, Maryland, and spent 35 of their years in Akron, Ohio, treasured summers on Cape Cod, and later made her home in Pittsburgh. Wherever she lived, she brought her beautiful heart,…

Abraham Gary West, III, 80, of Fombell, passed away and into the arms of his Loving Savior on Friday, December 26, 2025, at his home. He was the son of the late Abraham G. West, Jr and Dorothy (Daufen) West and was born June 16, 1945, in Evans City, PA. He is survived by his children; Timothy West and his wife Monica, Traci Kingston and her husband Todd, both of Fombell, his grandchildren; Amelia Kingston and her husband David Luevano, Abigail Kingston and Kenneth Burr, Jonah Kingston, Lydia Kingston and her fiancé Bryan Peterson, and Thomas West, two step-granddaughters; Heather…

Sandra French, 79 of New Castle passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Everett L. and Betty (Stoner) Minteer and she was born July 16,1946 in New Castle. She is survived by her son; Randy French of New Castle, Emily Esposito and Joseph Esposito who were like her grandchildren, her siblings; David “Butch” Minteer and his wife Laney of Conesus, NY, Joyce Esposito and her husband Robert of New Castle, Richard Minteer of New Castle, Frank Minteer and his wife Janet of New Castle, Debra Clouse and her husband Jeff…

Ethan Conte, (56) born March 10, 1969, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh surrounded by his family. Ethan, formerly of Ellwood City lived at Canterbury Place in Lawrenceville and was the son of the late Louis “Lou” Conte Sr and Sally (Ottaviani) Conte. He is survived by his brothers; Louis Conte Jr and his wife Mary of Highlands Ranch, CO; Randall Conte of Englewood, CO; Kevin Conte and his wife Sandy of Phoenix, AZ; Jeffrey Conte and his wife Jill of Moon Twp, PA; his nieces Jacqlyn Conte, Jenna Conte, Allaire Conte, Kallie Kelly…

John C. Wilson, 89 of Ellwood City passed away at his home on November 14, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Harry and Annabelle (Campbell) and was born September 19, 1936, in Pittsburgh. He is survived by his wife of 67 years; Edna (Watson) Wilson of Portersville, his three children Chuck Wilson in Ellwood City, Jim Wilson of Philadelphia, Beverly Wilson of Zelienople, and one granddaughter; Ashley Fleeger along with multiple nephews and nieces. John was a graduate of Zelienople High School. He enlisted in the US Army in May 1954 and he was…

Marilyn Young Elliott, 87, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA. She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Grace (Kiesling) Young and was born February 26, 1938, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her daughter; Stephanie Witsch and her husband James of Westford, MA, her son; Mike Elliott and his wife Carolyn, her grandchildren; Shauna Wu and her husband Matthew Heilman, their daughter; Ella of Washington state, Josh Elliott and his wife Brittany and their son; Kellan of California, Nick Witsch of Westford, MA, Jessica Witsch of Westford,…

Vonnie-Kaye Brough, 87, of Ellwood City passed away from this life and into the arms of her loving Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 2, 2025, surrounded by her family at Concordia at Rebecca Residence in Allison Park. She was the daughter of the late Russel Carl and Kathryn Elizabeth (Wiley) Galvin and was born September 13, 1938, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her children; Robert Brough and his wife Lisa of Ellwood City, Chris Brough and his wife Shelley of Gibsonia, Aimee Brough of Newport, her grandchildren; Robyn Brough, Garrett Brough and his wife Haley, Shasta Postich,…

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….