Jeffrey Murray Turnbull, 68, of Hermitage passed away following an extended illness on October 17th, 2020 in St. John XXIII Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family.
Jeffrey was born January 18th, 1952 to Benjamin M. and Margaret (Conliffe) Turnbull in Ogdensburg, NY. He was a graduate of Peru High School in NY and earned his bachelor’s from Castleton University. Jeffrey worked as the District Circulation Manager for The Herald. On June 28th, 1980 he married his wife, Paula A. (Lombardo) Turnbull, who survives at home.
He was a member of Notre Dame Church and the Sharon American Legion. An avid golfer, Jeffrey scored a double eagle at Tom O Shanter course on the 13th hole. He played softball in the Shenango Valley Church League on the Notre Dame team who won several championships. He completed 5 marathons, was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and shared a love for the L.A. Dodgers with his father.
He is survived by his wife, Paula A. Turnbull, daughter, Kathryn and her husband Andrew Tiefenthal of Sharpsville, mother, Margaret Conliffe Turnbull, his sister, Andrea Whitesel, niece, Stacey ( Scott) Mattos, nephew, Christopher Whitesel, and great nieces, Alyssa and Deanna Mattos all the above of Florida. Also his sister-in-law, Angela Virostick, niece, Andrea (Corey) Kopta, and great niece , Sophia Kopta. All of Sharon.
Jeffrey was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin M. Turnbull, father in law, Paul J. Lombardo, mother in law, Anne Lombardo, and brother in law, Joseph M. Virostick.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday October 20th, 2020 at 11:00 am in Notre Dame Church Hermitage, PA with the Very Rev. Richard J. Allen, E.V. officiating.
Memorial contributions may be sent to St. John Paul II Elementary School Hermitage, PA in memory of Jeff.
Burial will take place in St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Cemetery Hermitage, PA.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.shermanfuneralhome.com
Arrangements entrusted to the SHERMAN Funeral Home & Crematory LLC 2201 Highland RD. Hermitage, PA.
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