Articles by Turner-Hyde Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Doran James Keeley, 71, of Bessemer, PA died on May 22, 2025 in Youngstown, OH following a brief illness. He was born on January 1, 1954, a son of the late Donald W. Keeley Sr. and Marjory “Marge” Phillips Keeley Nye. A 1973 graduate of the Lawrence County Vo-Tech High School, Doran spent most of his life working as an electrician for Slippery Rock University, retiring as foreman in 2014.He married the love of his life, Diana Shivley Joynson, on August 16, 1995. She survives. Doran loved working outdoors, especially in his backyard, scuba diving, fishing, listening to music, watching…

Randall “Randy” Blinn, 70, of Perry Twp, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at his home. He was the son of the late Virgil and Helen (Bintrim) Blinn and was born May 31, 1954, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his brother; Kevan Blinn and his wife Jill of Perry Twp, his niece; Nicole Maunder of Ellwood City, and one great-nephew; Aaron Maunder, one nephew; Christopher Maunder and his wife Ashley of Ellwood City, and one great-nephew; Luca Maunder, his cousins; Jake O’Neil and his wife Michelle of Indianapolis. Randy was born and raised in Ellwood City. He…

William Emmett Challis, 83, of Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at his home. He was the son of the late William and Margaret (Lawrence) Challis and was born February 28, 1942, in New Castle. He is survived by his second wife, Mary J. Challis, of Ellwood City, his children; Jacquelyn Carol Kunzler and her husband Charles of Ashtabula, OH, William E. Challis, Jr of Frisco, Kristina L. Maietta and her husband Travis of Ellwood City, Daniel Paul Challis of Pittsburgh, as well as 15 grandchildren,16 great grandchildren, his sister; Jane Gongaware and her husband Dick of…

Robin Piper, 77, of North Sewickley Twp., went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2025. Born in Ellwood City December 17, 1947 to the late George O. and Catherine (Hamilton) Piper. He is survived by his wife; Shirley, daughters; Michelle Huffman and Trisha Sanders, stepdaughter; Tina (Ryan) Emerick and stepson; Brian (Katharine) McKelvey. Sisters; Shirley Franze, Linda (Woodrow) Kroll, Kathy Gordon and brother; George O. Piper. Brother-in-laws; Jon Minteer, Gerald (Virginia) Main, Dennis Main, Robert (Linda) Main, Ralph Main, sister-in-laws Elizabeth Main and Janet (David) Bauder. Grandchildren Briana, Teresa, Samantha, Riley, Mason, Makenna, Rance, Finnegan, and Fallon. Seven…

Bernadean “Patsy” English Wimer, 90, of Harmony passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Charles N. and Olive (Wimer) English and was born January 6, 1935, in Franklin Twp. She is survived by her sons; Thomas L. Wimer, Steven L. Wimer, Scott A. Wimer of Harmony, Todd W. Wimer, four grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and her niece; Brenda Benton. Patsy was born in Franklin Twp and raised in Slippery Rock. She met and married her late husband; Richard “Dick” Wimer in 1953 and they were married 46 years. Patsy enjoyed cooking…

Terry Lee Pegg, 72, of Columbiana, OH and formerly of Beaver Falls passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic at Akron General Hospital, in Akron, OH. He was the son of the late Charlotte Norton and he was born January 8, 1953, in Beaver Falls. He is survived by his wife, of 53 years, Robin, of Columbiana, OH, his son; Robert Lee Pegg of Columbiana, OH, his in law; Donna Holt of Beaver Falls and his two nephews; Matthew Mooney and Christopher Mooney. He was a 1972 graduate of Beaver Falls High School. He married the…

Joseph “Joe” Edward Calderoni, 60, of Enon Valley passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at UPMC Jameson in New Castle. He was the son of Christine (Stawowczyk) Cann of Port St. Lucie, FL. and the late Antonio Calderoni and was born September 11, 1964, in Detroit, MI. He is survived by his wife,of 38 years, Clarissa (Osborne) Calderoni of Enon Valley, his children; Austin Calderoni and his wife Kelsey of Corry, Nelson Calderoni of Pulaski, , Jordyn Calderoni of New Castle, Bobbie Calderoni of Enon Valley, his grandchildren; Peyton, Faith, Conlin, Auslyn, Austin, Jr, Gianna, his siblings; Dominic Calderoni…

Deborah Jacklett, 57, of Franklin PA, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Virginia (Potts) Cottrell and was born July 24, 1967, in Greenville, PA. She is survived by her children; Frank Jacklett and his wife Sara of Linesville, PA, Trisha Harmon and her husband Michael of Albion, PA, Heather Jacklett of Meadville, her grandchildren; Tanner, Jayden, Trevor, Chase, Reece, Stepheni and her husband Elliot, Renee and her fiancé Julian, and Lexi and Bella, her siblings: Melanie Cottrell, Sherry Clark and her husband Tim of…

Lizbeth M. Brandenburg, 70, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Agnes (Crowe) Smith and was born June 21, 1954, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, James A. “Jim’ Brandenburg of Ellwood City, James R. Brandenburg of Ellwood City, her siblings; Michael Smith and his wife Joann of Ellwood City, Jane Faix and her husband Richard of Sarasota, FL, Ann Colella and her husband Michael of Beaver Falls, numerous nieces and nephews and friends. She…

Virginia M. LeBuis, 89, of New Castle and formerly of East Brunswick, New Jersey passed away on Monday, April 1st, 2025, at Quality Life Services in New Castle, PA. She was the daughter of of the late Edward and Virginia (Smith) LaBelle and was born May 7, 1935, in Schenectady, NY. She was survived by her children; Marjorie Sokolow and her husband Victor of New Castle, Suzanne LeBuis of New Castle, Arthur LeBuis, Jr, of New Castle, William LeBuis and his wife Noelle of East Brunswick, NJ., her grandchildren; Colby LeBuis of Gulf Port, MS, Quinn LeBuis of Bolivia, NC,…