Articles by Turner-Hyde Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Patricia Tarasovich, a beloved homemaker and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. She was born on March 7, 1938, in Philadelphia, Patricia spent her later years in Mars, Pennsylvania, where she was deeply invested in her family and community. Patricia’s life was characterized by her unwavering commitment to her loved ones. As a homemaker, she took great pride in creating a nurturing environment for her family. She had an extremely vibrant personality and her energetic sprit spread to all those who knew her. She was renowned for her culinary skills, teaching her daughters the art of…

David R. Kardish, 78, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. He was the son of the late Adam and Louisa “Lucy” (Esposito) Kardish and was born September 10, 1946, in New Castle. He is survived by his wife of 40 years; Cathy (McClearn) Kardish of Ellwood City, his children; David M. Kardish and his wife Ashton in Virginia Beach, VA, Rebecca Linn and her husband Andy in Williamsburg, SC, one stepson; Dennis Johnston and his wife Jodi of Oldsmar, FL, grandchildren; Logan, Madison, Katy, Julia, his sister; Annette Stancombe of Ellwood…

Ruth E. McClintick, 64, Ellwood City passed away on Friday, March 7, 2024, at her home. She was the daughter of the late William and Alice (Peffer) Graham and was born May 26, 1960, in Ellwood City. Ruth is survived by her son; Cody McClintick and his husband Nick of Ellwood City and her sister; Deborah Dikum of Ellwood City. Ruth was born and raised in Ellwood City and was a 1978 graduate of Riverside High School and DCI Career where she received her certification in Medical Assisting. She met her husband Tracy McClintick and they were married in 1993….

Judith E. Pasta, 83, of Enon Valley passed away at Orchard Manor in Grove City. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Pawol, Sr. and Velma (Pander) Pawol and was born July 29, 1941, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her children; Laurie L. Stoner and her husband Roy of New Castle, Holly C. Rudolph of Tigard, OR, Leslie J. Lewis of Akron,OH, Kimberly S. Baney and her husband John of Enon Valley, her grandchildren; Andrew Veazey and his wife Becky, Shandi Stewart and her husband Tristan, Jacob Franchetti and his wife Veronica, Samuel Lewis, Lillian Lewis, Shelbey…

Eleanor M. Cunningham, 94, of New Castle passed away on Monday, February 18, 2025, at Quality Life Services in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Edna (Yates) Usselton and was born July 25, 1930, in Youngstown, OH. She was survived by her children; Karen Perzanowski and her husband Joe of Meriden, CT, Donna R Dorris and her husband Dan of Royal Palm Beach, FL, Kenneth L. Cracraft, Jr. and his wife Debbie of Wampum, Dennis Cracraft and his wife Kim of Meriden, CT, Linda Robinson and her fiancé Tom of New Castle, Marie Parady and…

Kenneth R. Zwick, 59, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2025, at his home. He was the son of the late William Zwick and Katherine (McCormick) Krezan and was born in Pittsburgh on November 12, 1965. He is survived by his wife, of 20 years; Rae Ann Zwick, his step-children; Amanda Young of Bessemer, Matthew Wheeler and his fiancé Shelly Webb of New Castle, Lance Wheeler of New Castle, Tara Miller of Bessemer, his 7 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, his siblings; Patrica Freiss and her husband David of Pittsburgh, Robin Gavulic and her husband Thomas of Pittsburgh,…

Dennis M. Partridge, 73, of Ellwood City, passed away on February 4, 2025, at Heritage Valley Beaver Medical Center in Beaver. He was the son of the late Francis (Mike)and Dorris (Cookie) (Cook) Partridge and was born in Ellwood City on January 19, 1953. He is survived by his two sons; William Partridge and his wife Sarah of Ellwood City, Steven Partridge of St. Thomas, USVI, one grandson; Luke Partridge, his brothers; Tim Partridge and his wife Sharon of Cambridge, Ontario, Terry Partridge and his wife Linda of Gahanna, OH, Scott and Danielle Dennis, and Ms. Jean Rosak, who were…

Bradley Gibbons, 47, of North Sewickley Twp, passed away on February 1, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was the son of Charles and Belinda (Wymer) Gibbons and was born April 30, 1977, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his wife, of 23 years, Lisa Gibbons of Ellwood City, his children; Eric Gibbons and Alyssa Gibbons of Ellwood City, his brothers; Chuck Gibbons and his wife Jen of Chippewa, Christopher Gibbons of Ellwood City, his grandmother; Marjorie Wymer of Ellwood City, his mother and father-in-law; Patricia and Bruce Scheidemantle along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was a 1995…

Jack R. Turner, 69, of Ellwood City and formerly of New Castle passed away at UPMC Passavant McCandless Hospital in Pittsburgh, on February 1, 2025. He was the son of the late Kenneth C. and E. Regina (Wimer) Turner and was born August 17, 1955, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his wife, of 46 years, Gretchen (Lemke) Turner, two sons; Brett Turner of Clarion, Ian Turner and his wife Andrea of New Haven, CT, one daughter; Keelan Turner-Jones and her husband Mark of Houston, PA, one grandson; Callum Turner, one brother; Kenneth C. Turner and his wife Pam…

William T. Weir, 71, of North Sewickley passed away on January 30, 2025, at Pam Health Systems in Beaver, PA. He was born February 19, 1953, in Ellwood City, to the late Willard and Shirley (Kolitz) Weir. Bill is survived by his wife of 17 years, Sue Kirkham Weir, his sons; William Weir, II of New Castle, Neil Graham of Ellwood City, George Graham of Ellwood City, two daughters; Jody Weir of New Castle, Jennifer Graham and Bronson Clyde of Ellwood City, five grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, his siblings; Vonda McElhinny and her husband Joe of Evans City, two sisters-in-law;…