Articles by Turner-Hyde Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Clyde “Red” M. Bartley, 98, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Northview Estates in Ellwood City. He was the son of the late Eugene and Mable (Kile) Bartley and was born April 29, 1927, in Harmony Junction, PA Clyde is survived by his son; Brad Bartley and his wife Sandy of Monaca, his grandchildren; Aaron Bartley of Monaca and his partner Will Wood, Jessica Bartley-Voytko and her husband Benjamin of McCandless Twp, two great-granddaughters; Madison Lee Miller of Dover, OH, and Evie Lee Voytko McCandless Twp. Red attended Zelienople High School School. He enlisted in…

Rosetta A. (West) Herbert-Colao, born in Crider’s Corners (Cranberry Township, PA) on her family’s farm on February 3, 1937, died, Saturday, June 28, 2025, after a lengthy illness. She was born to the late Abraham and Dorothy West. Mrs. Herbert-Colao was married to Nicholas V. Colao of Ellwood City, PA who survives on September 3, 2016. She was married to the late Robert W. Herbert of Ellwood City, PA for 42 years. Rosetta was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellwood City, PA. She was a long-serving member of the church choir, a Sunday School teacher, church council, Women’s…

Dolores J. Zupancic, 86, of New Brighton passed away and into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Providence Health and Rehabilitation Center in Beaver Falls. She was the daughter of the late Adolph and Irene (Pellegrino) Tomaino and she was born June 29, 1938, in New Brighton. Dolores is survived by her son; David Cercone and his wife Kellie of Big Beaver Borough, her granddaughter; Kassidy Cercone of Pittsburgh, a step-grandaughter; Stephanie Feola, her sister; Patricia Love of Carrick, PA, and one nephew; Terry Marlin of Carrick, PA Dolores was a 1957 graduate…

John R. “Bob” Richardson, 68, of Ellwood City passed away, Monday, June 16, 2025. He was born to the late John W. and Ruth (Ball) Richardson on October 20, 1956, in Kittanning, PA. John is survived by his wife, of 48 years, Stephania Richardson, his sons; Jeremiah Richardson and his wife Rachel of Gibsonia, Nathaniel Richardson and his wife Deborah of New Galilee, his grandchildren; Gracie Richardson, Isabelle Richardson, Brooke Richardson, Reid Richardson, and his sister; Mary Ann Cerchiaro of Hawaii. John was a 1974 graduate of Kittanning High School. He met and married the love of his life, Stephania…

Stephen C. Jackson, 65, of Monroeville, PA passed away, Monday, May 19, 2025. He was born June 5, 1959 in Pittsburgh. Steve is survived by his daughter; Amanda Jackson of Pittsburgh, his grandson; David Christopher O’Shea, his brothers; Jeffery Jackson and his wife Doreen, James Jackson and his wife Deb. Steve was born and raised in Pittsburgh. He was a 1977 graduate of Seneca Valley High School. Steve was also a US Army veteran who proudly served his country, until his honorable discharge, as 2nd Lieutenant, in 1985. He and his his ex-wife, Stacey Hauck, shared the birth of their…

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…