Charles B. Turko

Charles B. Turko

Charles Turko Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 16 to Oct. 18, 2007.
TURKO – Charles B. “Dude,” 64, Buckstown, died Oct. 15, 2007, in Shade Township. Born June 25, 1943, in Cairnbrook, son of Charles and Ann (Gerney) Turko. Preceded in death by his father. Survived by his mother; wife of 36 years, the former Joan “Cookie” Bisel; daughters, Lori Niemiec, married to Joseph, Acosta, and Tanya Deihl, married to Scott, Annville; grandson, Nicholas Niemiec; sister, Donna Kubek, married to Mike, Central City; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Blaine and Eileen Baker, Somerset; Duane and Diana Shaulis, Hanover; and Blaine and Bloomie Bisel, Florida. Nephew of Helen Yantus, Central City, and Dewey Gerney, California; also special cousin, Chip Petronick, Hooversville. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was a retired equipment operator of PennDOT. Member of Graef’s Lutheran Church, Cairnbrook. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, picking mushrooms and gardening. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, the Rev. Robert Way officiating. Interment, Buckstown Cemetery.

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October 18, 2007

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October 18, 2007

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October 18, 2007

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BJ Mihelcic

October 18, 2007

Lori and Tanya,

We're so sorry for the loss of your father. Your dad was a great guy who will be greatly missed! We'll keep you and your family in our hearts and prayers!

With deepest Sympathy,

BJ Mihelcic and Family

Blair Hillegass

October 18, 2007

To the Buddy Turko family. Was so sorry to hear of Dude's passing. I graduated from Shade with Dude in the class of 1961 and lived at Reels corner (my dad Paul Hillegass bought the ground from Dude's mom and dad). Dude was certainly a lot of fun to be around and i'm sure will be missed by all that knew him. Please accept my condolences and God Bless You in this time of need.

Kyle & Lori Moyer-Jorstad

October 18, 2007

Tanya,
We are so sorry for the loss of your father.We will keep you in our prayers.
With Deepest Sympathies

Charlotte Pribish Conjelko

October 17, 2007

Joan and Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Like many of our classmates, I have fond memories of Dude who could always make us laugh with his jokes and stories. Most of all though, I remember the twinkle of his eyes when he joked and laughed--and the thought makes me smile tonight. He was special. Shade HS Class of 1961

Connie L. Huffman

October 17, 2007

Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family.

Connie and Dink Huffman

Tim and Debbie Richards

October 17, 2007

We are so sorry to hear of Dude's passing. We will always remember him as a kind, friendly and fun man. You are all in our prayers.
Rest in peace Dude

Andrew Hollan

October 17, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
"Class of 1961"

Andrew Hollan

October 17, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
" Shade-Class of 1961"

Bob Reed

October 17, 2007

Dude,
We knew each other for a very long time. Hope you had a safe trip. Take care and we will see you later. Bob

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