Articles by Turner-Hyde Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Jacqueline Anne Streckeisen (79) of Ellwood City passed into Heaven on Friday, January 30th, 2026. She was born December 20, 1946, to loving parents, Wallace & Betty (Boots) Carroll, both deceased. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard (Dick) Streckeisen of 51 years, sisters Dawn Contrucci, Bonnie Strabayla, and a beloved grandson, Jarred Streckeisen. Jackie leaves behind her dear sister, Cindy (Dwayne) Martin of Clearbrook, Virginia, sister-in-law Mary Ann Streckeisen, her children: Donald & Jason (Angela) Streckeisen, and Tara (Ron) Spiker, 7 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Jackie held many positions throughout her life, her most cherished besides…

Howard “Bud” Boyle, 84, of Fombell passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at UPMC Passavant-McCandless in Allison Park. He was the son of the late Elmo and Angelina Marasti and was born August 1, 1941, in Pittsburgh. He is survived by his wife; Karen Boyle, his children; Natalie Boyle, Clint Boyle and his wife Debi, Rhonda Susi and Jeff Stewart, Jacquelyn Boyle, grandchildren; Thea Boyle, Giovanni Susi, Jayce Boyle, Rex Betters, and Vera Wagster, his siblings; Michael Boyle and his wife Sandy, Anthony Boule, Grace Marasti-Georg and her husband Mark. Bud was born and raised in Pittsburgh.He was a…

In Loving Memory of Mary “Libby” Jacobs May 31, 1947 – January 6, 2026 Mary “Libby” Jacobs lived a life guided by imagination, compassion, brilliance, and quiet generosity. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Libby brought beauty into the world through her devotion to family, her extraordinary creative gifts, and her lifelong commitment to serving others—always with humility, grace, and a deep sense of purpose. Libby and her husband lived in Michigan, Maryland, and spent 35 of their years in Akron, Ohio, treasured summers on Cape Cod, and later made her home in Pittsburgh. Wherever she lived, she brought her beautiful heart,…

Abraham Gary West, III, 80, of Fombell, passed away and into the arms of his Loving Savior on Friday, December 26, 2025, at his home. He was the son of the late Abraham G. West, Jr and Dorothy (Daufen) West and was born June 16, 1945, in Evans City, PA. He is survived by his children; Timothy West and his wife Monica, Traci Kingston and her husband Todd, both of Fombell, his grandchildren; Amelia Kingston and her husband David Luevano, Abigail Kingston and Kenneth Burr, Jonah Kingston, Lydia Kingston and her fiancé Bryan Peterson, and Thomas West, two step-granddaughters; Heather…

Sandra French, 79 of New Castle passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Everett L. and Betty (Stoner) Minteer and she was born July 16,1946 in New Castle. She is survived by her son; Randy French of New Castle, Emily Esposito and Joseph Esposito who were like her grandchildren, her siblings; David “Butch” Minteer and his wife Laney of Conesus, NY, Joyce Esposito and her husband Robert of New Castle, Richard Minteer of New Castle, Frank Minteer and his wife Janet of New Castle, Debra Clouse and her husband Jeff…

Ethan Conte, (56) born March 10, 1969, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh surrounded by his family. Ethan, formerly of Ellwood City lived at Canterbury Place in Lawrenceville and was the son of the late Louis “Lou” Conte Sr and Sally (Ottaviani) Conte. He is survived by his brothers; Louis Conte Jr and his wife Mary of Highlands Ranch, CO; Randall Conte of Englewood, CO; Kevin Conte and his wife Sandy of Phoenix, AZ; Jeffrey Conte and his wife Jill of Moon Twp, PA; his nieces Jacqlyn Conte, Jenna Conte, Allaire Conte, Kallie Kelly…

John C. Wilson, 89 of Ellwood City passed away at his home on November 14, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Harry and Annabelle (Campbell) and was born September 19, 1936, in Pittsburgh. He is survived by his wife of 67 years; Edna (Watson) Wilson of Portersville, his three children Chuck Wilson in Ellwood City, Jim Wilson of Philadelphia, Beverly Wilson of Zelienople, and one granddaughter; Ashley Fleeger along with multiple nephews and nieces. John was a graduate of Zelienople High School. He enlisted in the US Army in May 1954 and he was…

Marilyn Young Elliott, 87, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA. She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Grace (Kiesling) Young and was born February 26, 1938, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her daughter; Stephanie Witsch and her husband James of Westford, MA, her son; Mike Elliott and his wife Carolyn, her grandchildren; Shauna Wu and her husband Matthew Heilman, their daughter; Ella of Washington state, Josh Elliott and his wife Brittany and their son; Kellan of California, Nick Witsch of Westford, MA, Jessica Witsch of Westford,…