Articles by Turner Funeral Home

Evelyn B. Wolfe, 100, of Beaver Falls passed away at Quality Life Services, in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Andrew W and Alyce Opal (Henry) Herring and was born October 13, 1923, in Ellwood City. Evelyn is survived by her daughters; Lynn Slavic and her husband Thomas of North Sewickley Twp, Debra Baich and her husband Stephen of Joplin, MO, Valerie Smith and her husband Gregg of Sharpsville, her grandchildren; Tonya Hyndman and her husband Brett, Bryan Slavic and his wife Marie, Matthew Slavic and his wife Katie, Craig Baich, Trent Baich and his wife Bonnie,…

Donna E. Krepps, 75, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Elsie Mae (Bryant) Blinn and was born May 5, 1948, in Ellwood City. Donna is survived by her husband, of 53 years, DeWitt Krepps; her son; J.D. Krepps of Shenango Twp. and one daughter; Amy Elizabeth Frederiksen of Minnesota, one grandson; Owen DeWitt Krepps; and one granddaughter; Petra Elizabeth Frederiksen. Donna was born and raised in Ellwood City and was a graduate of Lincoln High School, class of 1966. She met the love of…

Wanda M. Nye, 97, of North Sewickley Twp, passed away, Monday, January 2, 2024, at her home. She was the daugher of the late David and Lillian (Francis) Freshcorn and was born March 23, 1926, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her children; Thomas R. Nye of Ellwood City, Donald Nye of Ellwood City, Stella Winters and her husband Francis of Ellwood City, and Tammie Koston of Canton, OH, grandchildren; Thomas W. Nye and his wife Shelley, Michael E. Nye and his wife Jamie, David Francis, Eric Francis, Heather Francis, Mary Francis, Alyssa Koston, Noah Koston, Alea Koston, 13…

Leslie Ann Bauder, 65, of Ellwood City passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Donald Ray and Jacqueline Ann (McKissick) Bauder and was born January 7, 1958. She is survived by her sisters; Valerie Rae and Timothy Charles Butler of Virginia Beach, VA and Christine Bauder and Mary Napier of Houston, TX, her cousin Rebekah Bauder Grinnen of Ellwood City, along with her aunts Virginia Kline of Fombell, PA and Mary Lauve of New Orleans, LA, and her uncle David Bauder of Jamestown, PA along with many cousins and friends. She is also survived…

David Muntean, 87, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. He was the son of the late Nick, Sr and Elizabeth (Toda) Muntean and was born December 19, 1937, in Ellwood City. David is survived by his wife, of 67 years, Norma Bookamer, his son; Todd Muntean of Ellwood City, his grandchildren; Rodney Wise of Ellwood City, Byron Wise and his wife Leti of Gulf Breeze, Fl, Brooke Muntean of New York City, Daniella Bazlar and Gabby Muntean both of North Carolina, his great-grandchildren; Lilly and Lilah Wise of Gulf Breeze, FL…

Barbara A. Lougee, 87, of New Brighton passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, in Guyton, GA. She was the daugher of the late Clinton and Frances (Conyne) Megill and was born August 18, 1936, in Bloomfield, NJ. Barbara is survived by her son; David Lougee and his wife Michaela of Guyton, GA and her grandchildren; Brendan and Erin Lougee of Guyton, GA She was a 1954 graduate of New Brighton High School. She met and married her husband, Kenneth Lougee in 1965 and were married 23 years, until his passing in October 1988. She and her husband were long times…

Cathy Iva Ketterer, 72, of Wampum,went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver, PA. She was a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, sister, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all. Cathy was born on July 28, 1951, in Ellwood City to David and Mary Alice (Wehr) Kelly. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School and later earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Westminster College. Cathy married the love of her life, Kenneth, in 1970 and they were married for 53 years. She was a devoted 50-year member of The…

Roberta Brown, 73, of Ellwood City passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (Smith) Gillespie and was born November 27, 1950, in Ellwood City. Roberta is survived by her daughters; Patricia Brown of Ellwood City and Laurie Hoover and her husband Craig of Baden, grandchildren; Rogan Bonner, Warren Jones, Ruth-Anne Bonner, Winter, Luke Hoover, Logan Hoover, and Laken Hoover; great-grandchildren; David Jones, Keegan Jones, one sister; Amy Ferrese and her husband Joe of Myrtle Beach, SC, one brother-in-law; Tim Kelly, along with many nieces…

Donald George Ries, 91, of Ellwood City passed away, Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was the son of the late George and Izetta (McMillan) Ries and was born November 29, 1931, in Pittsburgh. Don is survived by his loving wife, of 10 years, Karen. He is survived by his children; Donna Rose Ries and Jon of Denver, CO, Douglas Donald Ries and his wife Lori of Ellwood City, Diane Ries and her husband Keith of Dallas, two stepsons; Rich and Barb Wilson of Ellwood City, Randy and Mindy Wilson of Ellwood, 4 grandchildren, 5…