William Turicik Obituary

Name: Visitation for William Turicik
Start: 2022-08-27T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-08-27T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory

William Turicik, 91, a resident of Messiah Village in Mechanicsburg died Wednesday August 3, 2022. He is formerly from Carlisle and Ford City PA. He was born July 26, 1931, in Ford City, PA to Andrew and Katarina (Catherine) Turicik and was the fifth of six children.

Bill started working for PPG Industries in 1949 as a machinist apprentice in Ford City, PA. He was sent for mandatory military service during the Korean War and served in the Navy aboard the USS Yosemite.

Upon return from his service, he resumed his apprenticeship at PPG and worked for the company for 47 years. He ended his career working in management and engineering and excelled at both.

Bill married Jean Goodyear on June 18, 1955, in Cadogan PA. They had two children; Jeff Turicik (Lorraine) of Mechanicsburg and Lisa Dougherty (Ray) of Vacaville California. He leaves behind five grandchildren, six great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers and sisters; Mary, Tillie, Steve, Jenny, and Becky.

Bill, as everyone called him, was very loved by his family and friends. He was a kind and generous soul with a brilliant mind. He loved wood working and built a shop in his backyard. If you are one of the lucky ones, you have a carving, a bench, a clock, a cradle, or bookshelf from him. He had a green thumb and grew a leek and tomato crop in his backyard garden every summer. He was an avid trout fisherman, made mouthwatering buckwheat pancakes, and wrote beautiful haiku poetry. He loved classical music, especially Beethoven, but Neil Diamond and Willie Nelson were also favorites. Bill was a wonderful husband, father, artist, writer, cook, and craftsman. He will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Parkinson's Foundation in his name.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Hoffman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2020 W Trindle Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013. Visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 PM with the memorial service following at 3:00 PM. Private inurnment will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Mechanicsburg, PA. To sign online guest book please visit: www.HoffmanFH.com

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Published by Leader Times on Aug. 11, 2022.

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Ruthie Woodside

August 12, 2022

I was sorry to learn of Bill´s passing. I saw him and Jean a couple years back at Messiah. He was such a man full of love for life.

Bruce Reifsteck

August 12, 2022

I will always remember Bill as a mentor and friend. He guided me through learning what was needed to do well at work. I told him, when he retired that I wished I knew what he had forgotten. His family are in my prayers.

Bradley Bell

August 11, 2022

My condolences to the family. My dad Ray Bell Was a long time friend and co-worker of Bill´s. Dad always held Bill in high regards.God bless

Carlene Warner

August 7, 2022

Jeff, Lorraine, Dale and I are sending our sympathies during this difficult time. I know how hard it is losing a parent. If you need anything please let us know. Your Mustang family.

Theresa Elger

August 5, 2022

Sincere condolences to the Turicik family. Uncle Bill was the best! So sweet , kind, and always ready with his wit and a philosophical answer to the craziness of the day. He offered much advice and love to me over the years growing up . I remember fondly my visits to play with my cousins on Ross Ave or at the camp he and Aunt Jean owned. He always called me TJ for some reason , although my first initial was T and middle initial was L. He must have had a foreshadowing . I received one of his wonderful wood carved clocks as a wedding gift. I married a man named Jess and etched in the wood right on the top of the clock was a T& J. Thanks Uncle Bill. Love you forever.

Sandra Sacik Lorence, Carlisle, PA

August 5, 2022

Bill knew me before I was born. He and my late father were life long friends since they were altar boys at Holy Trinity Church, Ford City, PA. Although my Dad was all about sports and Bill wasn't, he still enjoyed listening to my Dad talk about sports. Both their names were Bill, they were known as Bill S. (my Dad) and Bill T. So many memories, the house on Ross Avenue, going to the camp in Clarion, moving to Carlisle and visiting Jean, Jeff & Lisa. A fine craftsman, my husband and I have a clock made by Bill he made for our wedding in 1989. My sympathy to Jean, Jeff and Lisa and their extended families. Hope you see my Dad in Heaven, Bill, you guys can go fishing!

Andrea Shedwick Maue

August 4, 2022

One of the greatest guys I´ve ever known! Famed in song and story and will be remembered through the ages by all who loved this unique character! Sharing one of my favorite photos, I´m sure you´re dancing in a heavenly fairy ring with those waiting for you! Love you Uncle Bill!

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