Articles by Turner-Hyde Funeral Home & Cremation Services

  Raymond Lopez, 83, of Portersville PA (Perry Twp., Lawrence County) passed away peacefully on January 25, 2017, at Franciscan Manor, in Beaver Falls, with family at his side. He was born in Callery PA, Butler Co., on April 7, 1933 to the late Louis Lopez, and the late Cornelia Adams Lopez. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City before serving in the US Air Force during the Korean War, from 1951-1955. Upon returning from active duty he graduated from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA followed by a Masters degree at Westminster College in New Wilmington PA….

Norma Jean Nye, 86, of  New Castle, (Shenango Twp.) passed away peacefully on  Monday morning, January 16 2017 at her residence. She was born in Sharpsville, PA (Mercer Co.) on October 26, 1930, to the late Samuel Miller Reed Felton and the late Rachel Julia Shaffer Felton. Norma graduated from Sharpsville High School in 1948  and Westminster College in 1952.  She began her career as a teacher for one  year in Hermitage,  then in the Ellwood City Area School District where she taught  elementary music education at Hartman, North Side, Perry, Ewing Park and West End Schools for 32 years….

Bruce M. Hockenberry, 64, of Harper’s Ferry Road,   Ellwood City (North Sewickley Twp.) , passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 12 2017 at his residence. He was born in  Ellwood City  on  June 27 1952 to the late Donald L. Hockenberry, who died Sept. 29 2016, and the late Donna J. Majors Hockenberry, who died March 19 2015. Bruce graduated from Riverside High School, class of 1970, and later Geneva College, and also graduate work at the University of South Carolina at Columbia SC. He was employed as a metallurgy  chemist, working at Koppers Co. in Pittsburgh, and Inmetco in…

James G. Santis, 90,   of Frederick,  Maryland, formerly  of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully with his family at his side after a brief illness on Wednesday evening, December 21, 2016 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital in  Frederick MD. He was born in Ellwood City,  on February 8, 1926 to the late Dimitrios and Vasiliki Santis. James  proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, earning his High School GED while in service.  He graduated from Robert Morris College and led an adventurous life:    planning, seeing, doing, and building many great things, usually for the enjoyment of others.  Jim…

William J. “Bud” Latimer, 86, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, December 16 2016 at Northview Estates in Ellwood City. He was born January 23 1930 to the late Harry L. and Myrtle McDeavitt Latimer, in Ellwood City. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, with the class of 1948. He received a Bachelors degree in English in 1952 from Geneva College, and a Masters in Education from Westminster College in 1960. He taught 11th grade English at Lincoln High School from 1955-1962, and was a guidance counselor from 1962-1967. From 1967-1991, he was a…

Margaret A. Sofelkanich Rowse, 83,  of Brighton Township, Beaver PA, formerly of Ellwood City and Monaca, passed away peacefully at her home,  surrounded by her loving family,  on Tuesday morning,  December 13 2016, She was born in Ellwood City on July 26 1933 to the late Andrew and  Martha Cholak Yacko. She graduated in 1951 from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, and  recently attended her 65th class reunion.   She was a member of the Jehovah’s  Witnesses.   Margaret  enjoyed reading  the  Bible,  and looked forward to living in God’s Kingdom  one day. Margaret  enjoyed cooking and baking,  and was known…

Richard James Duncan, 42, of Portersville (Perry Twp.) , died suddenly and accidently from injuries sustained in a car crash on US Route 422 Saturday morning, December 10 2016  near Prospect PA. He was born on June 9, 1974 in Grove City PA to Patricia Duncan of Portersville, and the late James C. Duncan. Richard graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, and was affiliated with Mountville Presbyterian Church. He was employed until recently in the construction trades. Rick enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing pool and darts, and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. In addition to his mother, Patricia…

Marshela   A. Heitzer, 68, of  Ellport,  (Ellwood City) passed away peacefully on Sunday  December 4 2016  at noon at her residence. She was born in Butler PA on March 23 1948 to the late  Paul Horst and the late Gladys Learn Horst. Marshela graduated from Slippery Rock High School, and  worked at Park Pharmacy, and later Newmans Pharmacy, and Uni-Mart, and Busy Beaver in Ellwood City, and later was  a manager  at Family Dollar in Franklin Township. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish in Ellwood City.  She enjoyed crocheting. Marshela was dedicated to her family, especially her grandchildren….

Zachary L. “Zack” Sockaci of Fombell passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday evening, November 23, 2016 after a brief illness. He was born February 19, 1922 in Park Gate (Ellwood City) to the late John D. Sockaci and Adrienne (Pelissier) Sockaci. Zack graduated from Lincoln High School in 1939. He enlisted in the US Coast Guard in 1942 and achieved the rank of Machinist Mate 2nd Class and served on submarine patrol in the North Atlantic. He was discharged in December of 1945. He married Helen L. Slevin of Ellwood City April 10, 1944….

Cindy Lynn Watson was a loving wife, doting mother and grandmother, and longtime Lancaster Township official, who will be long remembered for her willingness to freely draw from an incredible well of generosity and love. She passed away Nov. 18 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 54. Cindy’s life was typified by unconditional love, grace and genuine hospitality. She cared about others deeply and was always on watch for someone in need, whether she knew them or not. In ways great and small, she gave without reservation to all who crossed her path. In every…