Articles by Turner-Hyde Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Mildred  “Millie”Markle, 98, of Villa Maria, PA formerly of New Castle,  died peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 in New Caste, PA. She was the daughter of Joseph and Hallie Cheek Bennett and was born on July 30, 1921 in Bel Air, MD. She is preceded in death by her husband, of 62 years, Lawrence L. Markle, grandsons; John Ramsey and Tom Songer and a great-grandson Daniel Ramsey. She was a member of Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church for many years. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and doing crossword puzzles, which she always did in pen, because she was never wrong. She…

Geraldine L. Crehan, 92, of Ellwood City, PA, passed away at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, on December 9, 2019. She was the daughter of Earl F. and Rachel Crispens Neely and was born on October 13, 1927 in Franklin Park, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton “Tim” Crehan, brother-in-law, John Tehois and one sister-in-law, Mary Neely. She is survived by her brothers; Earl Neely of Evans City, PA, William Neely and his wife Olive May of Franklin Park, PA, Vaughn Neely and his wife Kathy of Simpsonville, SC and one sister; Janet Tehois, stepdaughters;…

Carol J. Cooper, 80, of Ellwood City passed away on December 3, 2019 at Quality Life Services in New Castle, PA. She was the daughter of Joseph and Bernice Gifford Lutz and was born January 20, 1939 in Ellwood City. She is survived by her daughter; Stacy Staples and her fiance’ Mike, of Indian Trail NC, sons; Earl Cooper (Lydia) and Larry Cooper of Ellwood City, Grandchildren; Nicole Richard (George) of Austintown, OH, Amber Walls (Jordan) of Beaver Falls,  Christopher Cooper of New Castle Cassie Staples and her fiancé’ Justin of Ellwood City,  Erica Staples, Jenna Staples and  Cameron Staples…

Lana Fabian, 70, of Wampum passed away unexpectedly on November 28, 2019 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle, PA. She was born on November 26, 1949 to the late George and Dorothy (Derrow) Shallenberger of Wampum. Lana is survived by her husband of 29 years, George Fabian of Wampum; her four children: Carrie (Chad) Youkers of West Middlesex; Christina (John) Lindsey of Sheffield; Kelly (Robert) Jones of Ellwood City; Andrew (Kyleigh) Angleton of Wampum; her seven grandchildren: Joshua Angleton of West Middlesex, Sarah Odom of Ellwood City, Jack Lindsey of Sheffield, Wyatt Lindsey of Sheffield, Zeke Lindsey of Sheffield,…

Lynn L. Hogue, 62, of Ellwood City, PA died unexpectedly on November 8, 2019. She was the daughter of David and Norma (Bookamer) Muntean of Ellwood City,  She is survived by her husband and love of her life, for 20 years, Jack Hogue, sons; Rodney Wise, II (Catherine), of Ellwood City, Byron Wise (Lettie) of Alabama, grandchildren; Addison Wise, Lilly Wise, Lilah Wise, Claire Cope, and Jordan Gomez, Brother; Todd (Erica) Muntean of North Carolina, Mother-In-Law; Karen Hogue of New Brighton, Brother-In-Law; Jason Hogue of New Brighton, Nieces; Brooke Muntean of Ellwood City, and Gabriella and Daniela Muntean of North…

Pearl Mae Young, 91, of Ellwood City, PA passed away peacefully on October 31, 2019. She was the daughter of Louis and Cleo Duff. She is survived by one daughter: Patty Vrankovich of Riveview, PA, grandsons; Matthew Vrankovich of Ellwood City, PA,, Jonathan Vrankovich and his fiancé’ Jessica Kroll of Beaver Falls, PA, granddaughters; Carrie Elder and her Husband Toby of Ellwood City, PA, and Julie Young of Fombell, PA, great-grandchildren; Reagan and Jesse Vrankovich, Matty, Emma, Ava, and Nicholas Vrankovich, William, Anna, and Emmie Elder, and Will, Blake and Lilia Kroll, one sister; Dora Bennett and her husband John…

David Vernon McClean, 95 years old, passed away on the early morning of Friday, October 18, 2019.  He was a long time resident of Fombell, PA and more recently resided in New Castle, PA with his son.  He died from natural causes at Carriage Manor Personal Care Home. He was born on April 15, 1924 in Meadville, PA to his parents Margaret and Samuel McClean.  He was married to and preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Janet Arlene White McClean.  He is preceded in death by seven siblings James McClean, Samuel McClean, Robert McClean, Margaret (McClean) Burke,…

Madison “Ken” Main,  61, of Ellwood City, passed away unexpectedly on  October 15, 2019. Ken was born in Ellwood City on March 2, 1958 to the late Madison and Dorothy Kettler Main.  He married the former Jill Barnes, who survives at home.  Ken worked construction as well as being a cow farmer.  He enjoyed spending time with his grandson and family. In addition to his wife, Ken is survived by his children, Carl and Ryan Main of Ellwood City, his brothers and sisters, Sally Main of Ellwood City, Betty Main of Wampum, Bonnie (Dennis) Fedder of Little Rock, AR., Dorothy…

Judy B. Gaston, 66, formerly of New Castle, passed away on September 4, 2019 in Plain Dealing, Louisiana. Judy was born in West Liberty, Kentucky on May 9, 1953 to the late Sheldon and Lucy ‘Lewis’ Watkins.  She married Edward M. Gaston who preceded her in death on July 27, 2014. Judy worked as a PSA with various senior care facilities including Jameson Home Health, Cedar Manor and the former Greer House as well as having worked at West Penn Plastics.  She was also quite active with the Union Township Volunteer Fire Department and volunteered her time with the Union…

Ila I. Schuster, 94, of Orchard Avenue, Ellwood City, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, September 30, 2019. She was born in Warrendale, PA on September 10, 1925 to the late Glen L. and Lois M. Arnold Fowler. Ila married Carl F. Schuster, who preceded her in death on November 21, 1993. She had worked at US Steel, Fisher”s Big Wheel, and the CVS Pharmacy. Ila was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellwood City. She is survived by her children: Deborah (James) Kyle of Cherry Hill, NJ., John A. (Kimberly) Schuster of New Castle, Timothy…