Articles by Turner-Hyde Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Thomas Machine, 86

Thomas Machine, 86, of Beaver Falls passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at North Hills Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsburgh. He was the son of the late Peter and Harriet Machine and was born December 30, 1937, in Point Marion, PA. He is survived by his wife; Mary Machine of Beaver Falls; his children, Todd (Beth) of Pittsburgh; Rebecca of Beaver Falls; and granddaughter, Sarah. Daughter, Pamela, preceded him in death. He worked for Babcock & Wilcox Steel and Mailing Services of Pittsburgh before retiring. He enjoyed spending his time rooting for the Riverside High School sports…


John W. “Bill” Keul, 94

John William “Bill” Keul, 94, of North Sewickley Twp passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at St. John Community Care in Mars. He was the son of the late John, Jr and Margaret (Nagel) Keul and was born January 9, 1930, in Mount Oliver, Pittsburgh. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marie Chrobak Keul, his daughter; Jean Marie K. Householder and her husband David of North Sewickley Twp, his grandchildren; Devin Tyler Householder and his wife Lauren, Hillary Anne Burkett and her husband John. He was a 1948 graduate of Lincoln High School where he was on…


Blaine W. “Bill” Magill, Jr, 79

Blaine W. “Bill” Magill, Jr., age 79, of Ellwood City, PA, was welcomed into his Heavenly Home early Sunday morning, October 20, 2024 at his home in Hardyville. He was born in Ellwood City on March 18, 1945, son of the late Blain W. Magill, Sr., and Kathryn Geneva (Smith) Daufen. Bill served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. On April 3, 1971, at Mountville Presbyterian Church in Portersville, PA, he married Sarah Leona (Brenner) Magill. She preceded him in death on March 15, 2020. He worked at the former Highway Equipment Company in Zelienople…


Bruce R. Jerome, Jr., 41

Bruce R. Jerome Jr., 41, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Thursday October 17, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was the son of Sharon Dziennik and the late Bruce R Jerome Sr. He was born February 24, 1983, in Ellwood City. He received his education in the Ellwood City Area School District. He also attended Lawrence County Vo-Tech for autobody repair. He was employed for several years at Heraeus Electro-Nite, then Trader Horn, Allied Lighting, and most recently at Adams Manufacturing as a forklift operator. He also worked for many years alongside his grandfather Al Jerome, with his…


Mary E. Ringle, 63

Mary E. Ringle, 63, of Ellwood City passed away at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. She was the daughter of the late William and RaeAnna (Shinsky) Edinger and was born March 24, 1961, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her husband, of 42 years, James Ringle of Ellwood City, her son; Randy Ringle of Ellwood City, her grandson; Lincoln Ringle, one brother; John Edinger of Ellwood City, and three sisters; Linda Linderman and her husband Charles, Carol Kennedy and her husband Ron both of Ellwood City and Susan Harris of New Castle. Mary was a…


Sophia “Sophie”Eva Wright Giffen, 94

Sophia (Sophie), Eva Wright Giffen, 94, of Ellwood City passed away Monday, August 12, 2024. She was born February 28, 1930, to the late Clarence and Stella (Weil) Wright in Ellwood City. Sophie was a 1948 graduate of Lincoln High School. She met and married the love of her life, William E. Giffen, on March 10, 1951, who preceded her in death in 1991. She was also a longtime member of Christ Presbyterian Church. She also worked at the Ellwood A&P for 16 years, working the meat counter. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend to all…


Larry Follett, 84

Larry Follett, 84, of North Sewickley Twp passed away with his family by his side on July 13, 2024, at his home. He was the son of the late James and Margaret (Burnside) Follett and was born November 1, 1939, in Ellwood City. He is survived by the love of his life; his wife Connie (Barton) Follett, his children; Jennifer Miloszewski and her husband Mike of Darlington, Lori Ziegler and her husband William of Mercer, Troy Follett and his wife Kris of Ellwood City, his grandchildren; Jared DeSensi, Morgan DeSensi and her partner Steven,Marissa DeSensi, Madison, Alyson, and Ashton Miloszewski,…


Julia McWithey, 51

Julia McWithey, 51, of West Mayfield Twp passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at UPMC McCandless Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Nancy (Johnson) Shade and was born February 20, 1973, in Aliquippa. She is survived by her husband; Jeremy G. McWithey of West Mayfield, Twp, her son; Kyler McWithey, her sister; Lalonnie Verigood of Georgia, and her brother; Jason Shade of Hopewell and one sister-in-law; Emily Shade of Houston, Pa. Julia was born and raised in Aliquippa and was a 1991 graduate of Hopewell High School and a graduate of the Beaver…


Kathleen (Syphrit) Martin, 65

Kathleen (Syphrit) Martin, age 65, passed away on May 19, 2024, after a very brief illness. She was born December 24, 1958, in Ellwood City, PA to Theodore & Lois (Dawson) Syphrit. She married her high school sweetheart and one true love, Stephen V Martin, on August 11,1978. Kathy is survived by her parents, husband, children: Kristen & Andrew (Leslie), two grandchildren: Avery & Theodore Martin, sister Karen (Mike) Morrone, and a very large extended family. Kathy had a kind & gentle spirit and was always wearing a smile. She marched in the Riverside High School band as a majorette,…


Raymond “Ray” Hupko, 87

Raymond D. Hupko, 87, of Slippery Rock Township passed away with his family by his side on Monday morning, June 3, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was the son of the late Thomas and Susan (Dubinsky) Hupko and was born Oct. 21, 1936, in Ellwood City. He is survived by three sons and three daughters, Kathy (Jim) Swartz of Texas, Colleen (John) Yoho of Arizona, Todd (Barb) Hupko of New Castle, Amy Hupko of New Castle, Christian and his wife, Allyssa, of Kansas and Jamal Hupko of Maryland; his grandchildren; Ashley Tran and her husband Griffith, Jennifer Book and…