Silas Austin Hyde, 2-month-old son of Kaitlyn Smeltzer and Bryon Hyde of Lewis Run, passed away unexpectedly Sunday (June 22, 2025) at home.

Silas was born April 4, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y.

He is survived by his parents, Bryon Hyde and Kaitlyn Smeltzer of Lewis Run; one brother, Perseus Hyde; his grandparents, Shannon Hyde and Stephanie McCamey; paternal great-grandparents, David (Bobbea) Southard; maternal grandparents, Gary Smeltzer and Rachel Hutchison; maternal great-grandparents, Gerald (Jerry) Hutchison and Naomi Smeltzer; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Private funeral services for Silas will be held for family at Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., with the Rev Max Simms, pastor of Hilltop Baptist Church, officiating.

Online condolences may be expressed at hollenbeckcahill.com.