Articles by Turner-Hyde Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Dr. John “Jack” Francis Jacobs, Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, medical doctor, and a beloved member of his community, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late John and Mary (George) Jacobs and was born October 14, 1947, in Chicago, IL. Jack was raised in Framingham, Massachusetts. At the age of 18, he attended Johns Hopkins University and earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia. He furthered his training in Ann Arbor, Michigan, becoming a highly respected internist and nephrologist. Jack’s medical career was marked by…

Timothy Slavic, 72, of Ellwood City, PA passed away at Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford, PA. with his loving wife Billie by his side. He was the son of the late Louis and Josephine (Scrivo) Slavic and was born April 20th, 1952, in Ellwood City. Tim was a 1970 graduate of Lawrence County Vocational High School in New Castle, PA. Upon graduation he enlisted in the US Navy and was a Radarman. He married the love of his life, Billie Jo (Grannis) on January 26th, 1991, and the two enjoyed going to church together, watching tv, walking the local…

Mary Machine, 79, of Beaver Falls passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Edna Householder and was born September 21, 1945. She is survived by her children, Todd (Beth) of Pittsburgh; Rebecca of Beaver Falls; and granddaughter, Sarah. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas (passed October 22, 2024) and daughter, Pamela. She operated a cleaning business for many years. Mary enjoyed bingo, garage sales, and occasional visits to casinos with friends. A celebration of life will be held for both Mary and Thomas Machine at…

Charles Jospeh “Charlie” Hoffman, Jr, 72, of Tarentum, PA, formerly of Charlotte, NC, passed away January 3, 2025, at his home. He was the son of the late Charles, Sr. and Meredith (Glaab) Hoffman and was born May 27, 1952, in Port Jefferson, NY. He is survived by his son; Charles J. Hoffman, III (Hannah) one daughter; Jamie Lynn Hoffman, his grandchildren; Gauge, Sincere, Caliber, Emily, Matthew, Caleb and Sofia, his brothers and sisters; Theresa H. Rolfe (Mel), Joan Capobianco (Anthony Polizzo), George P. Hoffman (Margaret), James A. Hoffman (Susan), Diane M. Mongiori (William), Robert C. Hoffman (Francine) and he…

Robert “Shack” H. Ewing, 86, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at home. He was the son of the late William C. And Elda (Booher) Ewing and was born February 12, 1938, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his son; Robert Ewing and his wife Stephanie of Ellwood City, one daughter; Jodi (Ewing) Gurgiolo and her husband Daniel Gurgiolo of Edinburg, his four grandchildren; Brooke (Ewing) Kegel and her husband Christian, Beau Ewing, Marcus Gurgiolo and Rachel Gurgiolo and one great-grandson; Crew Cartwright Kegel, his sisters; Connie (Ewing) Ferranti and her husband of New Castle…

Kenneth Kerry Guidish, 82, of Rose Point passed away, Saturday, December 28, 2024, at UPMC-Passavant McCandless. He was the son of the late Andy and Ethel (Kerry) Guidish and was born September 7, 1942, in Butler,Pa. He is survived by his wife of 52 years; Linda D. Guidish; his children; Kammie Juarez of Oklahoma, Todd Hilliard of Brookville, PA, Rebecca Bentley of Erie, Joel Guidish and his wife Tabitha of New Castle; Chelsea Guidish and her partner Greg Brown of New Castle, his grandchildren; Kaitlin Juarez, Nathaniel Bentley, Keith Bentley, Jeremiah Guidish, Koreen Guidish, and one great-granddaughter; Audrey Bentley, his…

Donna L. (Brown) Yoho, 85, of Ellwood City passed away on December 23rd, 2024, in New Castle. Donna was born on December 4, 1939, in Ellwood City, PA to the late Kenneth and Virginia (Main) Brown. She is survived by her daughters: Terri Yoho of Ellwood City and Dawn Preston (Scott) of New Castle, her grandchildren: Ashley (and Sean) Winserof Beaver, PA.; Miranda Hennessy of Cranston, RI.; Mackenzie (and Jeremiah) Allshouse of Cranberry PA.; Amber (and Nakota) Illig of New Castle, PA.; Robert Yoho of McCandless, PA.; Victoria Yoho of McCandless, PA.; her sisters-in-law Linda and Arlene Brown of Ellwood…

Maryellen Evans-Stalker, 51, of Pittsburgh and formerly of Philadelphia passed away on December 16, 2024, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was the daughter of Bonnie (Beatty) Evans and the late Ronald Evans and was born May 29, 1973 She is survived by her children; Evan Stalker of Mount Pleasant, NJ, Erin Duffy of Chalfont, PA, and her brother; Mark Evans of Southampton, Pa. She was a graduate of Little Flower Catholic School in Philadelphia. She was a nurse’s aide and a home caregiver. She loved to color and she loved music, especially Justin Timberlake. Cremation Arrangements entrusted to the Turner-Hyde…

Sandra L. Allison, 79, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Velma (Thomas) Burson and was born October 23, 1945, in Beaver Falls. She is survived by her sons Paul H. Allison, Jr. and his wife Kim Jr of Jacksonville, FL, Scott A. Allison of Ellwood City, one daughter; Shannon Lee Allison-Leszek and her husband Cris of Erie, her grandchildren; Lauren Allison, Tanek Leszek, Jordan Allison; her siblings; Ruth Eisenhuth and her husband Larry of Clover, SC, and Beth Toth of Clover, SC and numerous nieces and nephews…