Brian P. Hyde

1972 - 2022

Brian P. "Tank" Hyde, 49, of Scottdale, formerly of Somerset, died tragically and unexpectedly Saturday morning, March 12, 2022. He was born July 28, 1972, in Mt. Pleasant. He is the son of James Kenneth Hyde, of Alverton, and the late Mary Jane Grimm Hyde, who died Dec. 28, 2020. Brian was a graduate of Southmoreland High School class of 1990. He then graduated from Thiel College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. He was employed by The Department of Corrections as a correctional health care administrator for more than 25 years. In addition to his career at SCI Somerset, he was associated with multiple athletic organizations. He was the former president of the Southmoreland Football Parents Association, former head baseball coach of Southmoreland and the former president of the Bullskin Township Little league. He most recently was the throws coach for Somerset High School, Track & Field program. Brian dedicated his coaching efforts to his three sons, which produced multiple state and regional championships. Brian was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his three grandchildren, whom he loved more than anything. Those left to honor his life include his three loving boys, David M. Hyde and wife, Kasia, of Scottdale, his three loving grandchildren, Caiya, Xander and Kholson Hyde, Nickolas R. Hyde and his special friend, Laken Robison, both of Alverton, Dustin M. Hyde, of Alverton; his father, James K. Hyde II; his brother, James K. Hyde III and wife, Patti, of Canonsburg; his nephews, Cameron and Connor Hyde; mother and father-in-law, Ronald and Margaret Pahel, of Alverton; his brother-in-law, Michael W. Cernuto and wife, Amber, of Scottdale; his niece, Olivia Cernuto; and his nephew, Zachary Cernuto. Brian was predeceased by his devoted and loving wife of 25 years, Lori A. Cernuto Hyde, who passed Dec. 11, 2020; and his mother, Mary Jane Grimm Hyde, Dec. 28, 2020. Family and friends are cordially invited from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday to the FRANK KAPR FUNERAL HOME INC., 417 Pittsburgh St., Scottdale, with reception to follow at the Polish American Club in Everson. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to your local youth sports organizations in memory of Brian. To view online obituary, sign guest registry, send online condolences, send flowers or to obtain directions, please visit www.kapr.com.