Donald Turosik Jr.
Donald F. Turosik Jr., 46, of California, Pa., passed away Monday, May 21, 2007, in his home.
He was born… Donald F. Turosik Jr., 46, of California, Pa., passed away Monday, May 21, 2007, in his home.
He was born May 3, 1961, son of Donald F. Turosik Sr. (Madeline Kimball) and Carole Leonard Cunningham (Richard).
Mr. Turosik graduated from California (Pa.) Area High School as the Class President of 1979.
He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics/Political Science from Washington and Jefferson College in 1983.
His career spanned over 20 years in finance and customer service.
Donald was the Scoutmaster of the California Area Boy Scout Troop 1404 and a Mon Valley District Advancement Committee Member.
He had previously served as Cubmaster and Committee Chairman for the California Area Cub Scout Pack 1423.
Donald received the Key III Award and also the District Award of Merit for his service to the Mon Valley District in scouting.
He served as an Elder of the First Presbyterian Church in California, Pa.
He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 209 in Belle Vernon, Pa.
On June 29, 1983, he married Diane Jeffries Turosik.
Donald was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents, Rudy and Helen Turosik, Maternal Grand-parents, John and Pauline Leonard, and Father-in-law, Arthur P. Jeffries.
In addition to his loving Wife, Diane, Donald is survived by his Son, Franklin, and Daughter, Lauren.
Also surviving Donald are his Mother-in-law, Priscilla Morris Jeffries; Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends.
He will also be missed by his faithful companion, Whitney.
Friends will be received today from 2 to 9 p.m. in the ED MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES INC., 1008 Furlong Avenue, Roscoe, Pa., where the Funeral Service will be held Thursday, May 24, 2007, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Glenn McClelland of the Mingo Presbyterian Church officiating.
On-line condolences will be accepted at www.melenyzer-funeralhomes.com