Articles by Turner-Hyde Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Richard Claire “Dick” Main, 84, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully at AHN Wexford Hospital on February 9, 2023. He was the son of the late Claire and Pauline (Britton) Main and was born August 21, 1938, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his sons; Daniel Main, David Main and his wife Jackie (Clyde), grandchildren; Brandi Beachem and her husband Jim, Ethen Main and his wife Angela, Blake Main and; great-grandchildren; Mikayla and Jordyn Beachem, his longtime and devoted partner, of 33 years, Essie Stuart, step-children and step-grandchildren; Cindy, Gary, Ben Langer and their spouses, Bobbie Lyons and her children;…

afe M. Pelissier, 83, of Ellwood City, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Northview Estates under the care of VITAS Hospice. He was the son of the late Emile and Margaret “Peg” (Mitchell) Pelissier and was born February 22, 1939, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his first wife, Nancy (Kaufman) Pelissier of Ellwood City, and his children: Lafe Eric & Elaine Pelissier of Rochester, NY, Cherina Pelissier & Dan Sutherland of Ellwood City, and Gene & Michelle Pelissier of Ellwood City. The joy of his life, three grandchildren, Mitchell Pelissier of New York City, NY, Chloe…

Brenda Lee (Martin) Oliver, 73, passed away after a short but stubborn battle with cancer. She was born on June 12, 1949, to A. William and Marion (Miller) Martin and was the fourth of six children, and a 1968 graduate of Lincoln High School. Brenda worked for decades in the printing and duplication department at Geneva College in Beaver Falls. A career that led to many, close friendships that grew with her through all stages of life and paved the way for her two children to be able to attend college. After retiring from Geneva, Brenda enjoyed a few years…

Carol Diane Wilfong, 79, of Emlenton, Pa. passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Butler Memorial Hospital on November 29, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Norma (Bubb) Haswell and was born December 23, 1942, in Ellwood City, Pa. She is survived by her Husband; Richard “Rick” Wilfong; Daughter; Christine Hamovitz (spouse; Arnie), Sons; Samuel Makarevich (spouse; Connie), William Dean Makarevich (spouse; Jodi), and Michael Makarevich; step-son; Eric Wilfong (spouse; Lori); Grandchildren; Jennifer Carol Gales (spouse; James), Tannor Makarevich, Alexandria Makarevich, Gwendolyn Baker, Julia Wilfong and Joshua Wilfong. Brothers; Lloyd (Skip) Haswell Jr. (spouse;…

Warren Charles Kenn, 85, of New Castle died November 25, 2022 at his home. He was the son of the late Melvin and Edith (Myers) Kenn and was born June 15, 1937, in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his wife, of 34 years, Barbara Kenn, two daughters; Deneen Pence and her husband Sam of New Castle, Lisa Kenn of New Castle, and one son; Carl Kenn and his wife Lorrie of Spring Hill, FL. He was born in Chicago, IL. Upon graduation from high school he enlisted in the US Army serving proudly from 1956-1963. He met the love…

Mary Lou Faull, 68, of Ellport passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2023 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Kermit and Carrol (Hoessler) Rotruck and was born July 3, 1954 in Honolulu, Hi. She is survived by her husband, of thirty-nine years, Gary L. Faull of Ellport, her two aunts; Doris Werner and Gail McCormick both of Ellwood City, and two cousins; Cindy and Terri McCormick of Ellwood City. She graduated high school in 1971 and she was a longtime member of St. Patrick’s Parish in Franklin, PA. She met and married…

Kathryn Elizabeth Dillon, 32, of North Sewickley Twp., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at the Heritage Valley Medical Center, Beaver on Monday, November 7 after an extended illness. Born on December 12, 1989 in Annapolis, Maryland, Kate was the daughter of Elaine Ann (Keul) Geisel and Matthew Roy Dillon. After graduating from Riverside Beaver County High School in 2008, Kate earned a B.A. in social work from Malone University of Canton, Ohio in 2012. As a 16-year cancer survivor, Kate took great pleasure and joy in her faith and in being with family and friends. She relished her…

Patricia A. (Reese) Vargo passed away on October 29, 2022, at Trinity Oaks Personal Care Center, in North Sewickley Twp. She was born July 17, 1930, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her children; Gary and his wife Mary of Waldorf, MD, Cynthia “Cindy” Vargo of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Leslie Vargo of West Palm Beach, FL, grandchildren; John Vargo of New Oxford, PA, Thomas Vargo and his wife Rachael of San Antonio, TX, Meghan Carcaise of Marianna, FL, three great-grandchildren; Amelya, Ethan and Ava, one sister-in-law; Sue Reese of Ellwood City, as well as many nieces and nephews….