Articles by Turner-Hyde Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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,…

Janice Lee Boone, 79, of Ellwood City died peacefully in Palmetto, FL on Friday, March 14, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Edward K. and Ida Mae (Reese) Boone and was born July 11, 1945, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her brother; Thomas Boone and his wife Susan of Palmetto, FL, her nieces; Kylie Boone Freed and her husband Dan of Elwood City, Rhiannon Boone of Shenango Twp, Marissa Boone of Ocala, Fla, her cousins; Sarah Kruger and her husband Zach, Andrew Calve, Carli Gilchrist and her husband Tanner, and Samantha Young. She was a 1963…

Ella Mae Forbush, 101, formerly of New Castle PA, went to be with her Lord on Friday morning, March 14, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born in Shenango township near Duck Run, Castlewood, PA, on October 6, 1923, to the late Harry Edward Ort and Lyda Pearl Ewing Ort. Ella Mae graduated from Shenango High School in 1941. She married Chauncey J Forbush on February 18, 1944. Before her marriage, Ella Mae worked in the office of the former National Tube Company Ellwood Works. In 1950 she became one of the founders and the co-owner of Forbush Frozen…

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,…