Articles by Turner-Hyde Funeral Home & Cremation Services

  Louise Helen Welsh, 81, of the Haven Convalescent Home, New Castle,  formerly of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully at the Haven on  Sunday morning,  June 3, 2018. She was born in New Brighton PA on May 24 1937 to the late Lewis H. and Ida Knight Welsh. She graduated from Lincoln High School, class of 1957.  She worked for many years as a companion and aide to many elderly people. Louise was a longtime member of the Park Alliance Church in Ellwood City. She was the last of her family, and is survived by one niece and several nephews….

Mark  A. Campbell, 61, of Ellwood City (Franklin Twp.), passed away peacefully on  Monday afternoon,  May 21, 2018 at his home. He was born in Ellwood City on August 25 1956, to the late Wayne T. Campbell, and the late Clara C. Yeykal Campbell. Mark graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, class of 1974. He attended both Edinboro University and the University of Pittsburgh. Passionate about politics, he worked for the Edward “Ted”  Kennedy campaign for President and other campaigns. Mark worked as an engineer in imaging,  for Ritz Camera Centers, expanding   their network to over 200 stores….

Dorothy   “Jean” West  Swick,    82,  formerly of Fombell, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Wednesday evening, May 2 2018 at the Carriage Manor   near  New Castle. She was born in  Crider’s Corners  (Cranberry Twp.) on her family’s farm, on  January 23 1936  to the late Abraham and Dorothy Daufen West. Jean graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, and worked for a time at the former Ellwood Knitting Mill and later Fotia Brothers. She was a longtime member of First Church of God in Franklin Township. Jean  enjoyed baking, spending time with her family, and loved her church….

Alfred G. Crowther Sr.,  67, of  Ellwood City  (Slippery Rock Twp.) passed away peacefully at his residence  on Wednesday April 11 2018, after an extended illness. He was born in Ellwood City on July 9 1950 to the late Alfred E. Crowther and the late Laura Davis Crowther. Al graduated from Lincoln High School, class of 1969.  He  enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 1967, serving in the 3rd Marine Division, including  one tour in Vietnam.   He was also at Camp LeJeune and Okinawa, and was part of the 2nd Force Recon , earning a meritorious unit citation and…

Barbara Ann Calve Young, 51, of  Ellwood City, passed away peacefully, on Wednes day, April  11, 2018 after a long battle with ALS. She was born in Ellwood City, on July 5 1966 to the late Joseph  and Margaret “Peg” Ann Reese Calve. Barbara graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City,  and West Liberty (WV) State College near Wheeling. She was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church in Ellwood City, where she had served as  a deacon. She was employed for many years as a dental hygienist at Dr. Richard  Barnes’  Dentist office in Ellwood City. With her husband,…

Mildred  E.   “Midge”   Davidson, 84, of  Ellwood City (Franklin Twp.), passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, April 4 2018 at  Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Hopewell Township, Beaver County  on May 25 1933  to the late  James and Edna Marshall  McAnany. She graduated from  Hopewell   High School, and was an active member of Calvin Presbyterian Church in Ellwood City, where she belonged to the Calvineers  and M& M Class, and  had been an elder as well as a deacon.  She also was a greeter for the church, welcoming  guests and new members. She  enjoyed  golfing, and  belonged to…

Ruth J. Jubach, 87, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, April 1 2018 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford PA. She was born in Ellwood City on November 2 1930, to the late George and Anna Marie “Oma” Bruner Jubach. Ruth graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City in 1949.  She had worked for a time in the business offices at aircraft companies in California, and also worked for various companies here, including Medusa Cement Company in Wampum.   But she was mainly known here as the longtime secretary to late Attorney Wilbert McKim. Ruth…

Patricia G. Quinn Shoaf, 64, of  Beaver Falls (North Sewickley Twp.), passed away peacefully into Jesus’ arms, on  Wednesday evening,  March  28, 2018 after a 16 month  courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Ellwood City on January 5 1954 to the late Warren Quinn and  Emma Virginia Aiken Quinn of  North Sewickley, who survives. Patti graduated in the class of 1972   at Riverside High School, and attended Slippery Rock University. A devout Christian, she was active also in her church,  Pathway of Chippewa Township, where she taught Sunday School. She also  participated in ministering to jail inmates at…

Jean B. Steele Cooper, 99, of Hollow Road, (Wayne Township) passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, March 15 2018 at her home. She was born in Wayne Township (New Castle) on January 7 1919 to the late Walter  and Myrtle Newton Steele. Jean graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, and attended New Castle Business College.  She worked at Little Fellows  and Leopardi’s Potato Chip factory, and  at Jean’s Flower Shop, all in Ellwood City. She was a lifetime  active member  of Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church, where she had been an elder, deacon, trustee,  choir member,  moderator of the…