Richard Edward Turko, 83, of Finleyville, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in Cambridge Creekside, Charleroi. He was born March 15, 1937 in Union Township, the son of John and Nancy Koba Turko.

Richard faithfully attended Crossroads Ministries in Library. He retired from the United States Army and the Pennsylvania National Guard. For over 25 years, he was employed at US Steel, Northside until its closing. He was a member of the Carroll Legion James C. Ford Post 949 in Dunkirk.

Richard had a love for tinkering, vegetable gardening and animals.
He is survived by his son, Jason and wife Kim Turko of Washington; daughter, Nancy Wolfram and husband Steve Pietracatello of Monongahela; three sisters, Genevieve Masoncupp and Gus Turko, both of Finleyville, Cecelia Wadley of Florida; brother, Frank and wife Kathryn Turko of Finleyville; numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Hillman Turko who died June 5, 2013; three brothers, Joseph, Edward and John Turko; two sisters, Agnes Turko and Patricia Pages.

Friends will be received on Friday, January 8, 2021 from 4-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where services will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Al Finney officiating. Interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Area Humane Society, PO Box 66, Eighty Four, PA, 15330.

In order to be compliant with our state guidelines concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, masks MUST be worn, social distancing maintained and only 25 people are permitted in the funeral home at a time. Please limit your visitation time to allow for other family and friends to visit. The family would like to thank you in advance for your understanding.