Articles by Turner-Hyde Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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,…

Vonnie-Kaye Brough, 87, of Ellwood City passed away from this life and into the arms of her loving Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 2, 2025, surrounded by her family at Concordia at Rebecca Residence in Allison Park. She was the daughter of the late Russel Carl and Kathryn Elizabeth (Wiley) Galvin and was born September 13, 1938, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her children; Robert Brough and his wife Lisa of Ellwood City, Chris Brough and his wife Shelley of Gibsonia, Aimee Brough of Newport, her grandchildren; Robyn Brough, Garrett Brough and his wife Haley, Shasta Postich,…

Patricia “Pat” Lazar, 76, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital in Sewickley. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Edward and Verna (Campbell) Reilly and was born November 15, 1948, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her daughters; Trish Fichter of Chewton, Brandie Moyer-Klink and her husband Randy Klink, Jr., her grandchildren; Ashlee Lamenza and her husband Joseph of Ellwood City, Janae Singer of New Castle, Kelsey Million of Ellwood City, Samantha Million New Castle, Reilly Million of Ellwood City, her great-grandchildren; Gio and Giada Lamenza, Gabriel Singer-Kohl, Joshua Brown,…

Nancy Jane Horton, 85, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Margaret (Blank)Miller and was born February 1, 1940, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her son; Terrence “T” Horton and his wife Shelley of Ellwood City, her grandchildren; Tyler Horton and his significant other Shayla Polite of Ellwood City, Abigail Buonpane and her husband Vincent of New Castle, two great-grandchildren; Ava Morella and Stella Buonpane. Nancy was a 1958 graduate of Lincoln High School….

Constance “Connie” Lee Wallace, 77, of West Newton passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at UPMC Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Charlotte (VanDyke) Geary and was born March 28, 1948, in Greensburg. She is survived by her daughters;Charlotte Wallace and her husband; Connie Lee Wallace, one granddaughter; and one sister; Charlotte Fernell. She was a 1966 graduate of Hempfield Area High School. She married her husband, Charles Wallace, in 1973. She loved baking, and enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. She was an animal lover having many dogs and cats and just…

With grateful hearts of a life well-lived, we share the passing of our beloved mother, Pauline Bradford, who went home to be with the Lord on October 12, 2025, at the age of 76. Pauline was born in Baltimore, Maryland. She lived a life filled with love, laughter, and service to others. A woman of deep faith and compassion, she poured herself into helping her family, friends, church, and community. Volunteering was never a “duty” to her—it was her joy. She was always finding ways to bless others. She was a long-time member of the Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad and…

Brian Leslie Taylor, age 75, of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on March 3, 1950, in New Castle, PA, Brian was the beloved son of the late Trevor and Vesta Taylor. He was preceded in death by his brother, Teri Taylor, daughter, Jennifer, and his uncle Warren Michaels. Brian is lovingly remembered by his surviving family: Vesta and Tom Nave, Llew and Colei Taylor; grandchildren Justin, Thomas, Bean, Kesena, and Mayah; his sister Linda Holmes; his Aunt Veda Michaels; cousins Bonnie, Ron, and Gary Michaels; and niece and nephews…

Donald Leroy Boots, Sr. of Country Club Drive, Ellwood City transitioned to his eternal life in Heaven on September 27, 2025, surrounded by his family. Son of Theron (“Sam”) and Myrtle Boots, Don was born August 6, 1933. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict, he married Dona Louise Wilson, also of Ellwood City, with whom he recently celebrated 69 years of marriage. Don is survived by his Children: Don Boots, Jr. of Ellwood City, Carrie (Gary) Havranek of Beaver Falls, David (Michelle) Boots of Lincoln City, OR, and Christie (Ed) McDonough of Evans City. He is…

Randolph “Randy” J. Watenpool, 63, of Gibsonia passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Brighton Health and Rehab Center in Beaver. He was the son of the late Clyde and Dorothy (Loskoch) Watenpool and was born May 18, 1962, in Pittsburgh. Randy is survived by his daughter; Katie Watenpool of Esplen, PA his grandchildren; Cathyana Capp and Raegan Capp and one brother; Rick Watenpool and his wife Amy of Gibsonia, and two nephews; Cory Watenpool and Richard Watenpool. He was a 1980 graduate of Hampton High School. He also attended Rosedale Tech in Pittsburgh where he received his…