Articles by Turner-Hyde Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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…

Francis E. “Pete” Dawso, 85, of North Sewickley Township, (Beaver Falls), passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, November 8 2016 at Heritage Valley Beaver Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born in Pittsburgh on October 19 1931 to the late John J. Dawso, and the late Mary M. Fahey Dawso. He served in the Korean War in the US Army , as a corporal in the Corps of Engineers, serving mainly at Seoul. He later received his degree in accounting from Robert Morris University. From 1968-2000, he lived in the Philadelphia area , working in accounting for the…

Henry W. Wellhausen, 99, of Old State Road, Slippery Rock Twp. passed away at his residence the evening of Sunday November 6, 2016. Henry was born in Slippery Rock Twp. on December 13, 1916 to the late Charles and Clara Guy Wellhausen. He narried the former Anna G. Miller, who preceded him in death on June 14, 2016. Henry was a retired farmer and had worked at the YDC as a Houseparent and in the warehouse. He also was once a substitute mail carrier and County Tax Assessor. He was a member of the Center Presbyterian Church where he had…

Frank R. Spirk, Sr., 71, of North Beaver Street, New Castle, passed away at his residence the morning of November 5, 2016. Frank was born in Pittsburgh on October 3, 1945 to the late Nicholas and Catherine Krivoniak Spirk. He married the former Hazel Hedglin who survives at home. They were married 31 years. Frank worked in maintenance at the former St. Francis Hospital for 30 years. He was a devoted and active member of the Maitland Lane Free Methodist Church. In addition to his wife, Frank is survived by his daughter, Charmel Marie Spirk of Pittsburgh; his son, Frank…

George W. Lesnett, 90, of West Park Road, Portersville, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 28 2016 at the Butler VNA Hospice in Butler. He was born near  New Castle   on October 6 1926 to the late  William Lesnett and the late Jane Lesnett Kellam.  He was raised by his stepfather, the late Harry Kellam. He attended  the former Ellport Church of the Nazarene. George worked as a  grinder for 26 years at Portersville  Stainless Equipment Co. , and later at Portersville Sales and Testing Co. George belonged to  Life-Butler the past 5 years.     He  enjoyed  gardening, and tinkering and…

Nellie V. Nye Brown, 88, of the Carriage Court, Ellwood Road, New Castle, formerly of Glen Avenue, Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 19 2016 at Golden Hill Nursing Home, New Castle. She was born in North Sewickley,  Beaver County, on January 19 1928 to the late Joseph “Bert”  Nye and the late Florence Lena Weil Nye. Nellie  graduated as valedictorian  from the old Portersville-Muddy Creek  High School, and later attended Butler Business College. Nellie was a lifetime member of the Ellwood Free Methodist Church, where she served on the church board and was church treasurer for 35…