TURNER EDWARD ELLIOTT Age 102, of Delmont, formerly of Wilkinsburg, died peacefully Wednesday, November 18, 2015, in Brookdale of Penn Hills, Pgh., with his beloved family by his side. He was born May 27, 1913, in Roseneath, Ontario, Canada, a son of the late Francis Stanley and Lily Eliza (Elliott) Turner. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Edward was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. Prior to retiring, Edward owned and operated Turner's Market in Wilkinsburg. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, Delmont, the Masonic Rite, Scottish Rite, and Shriners. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers; and four sisters. Edward will be greatly missed by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 74 years, Thressa M. (Bernish) Turner; daughter, Cheryl Sue Turner Barr and her husband, Don, of Verona; son, Bryan Elliott Turner and his wife, Joyce, of Richmond, Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews. Edward will be especially missed by his four grandchildren, Jonathan Barr (Heather), Kimberly Yost (John), Kristen Oslosky (Timothy) and Andrew Turner; and three great-grandchildren, Dylan, Tessa and Russell. Respecting Edward's wishes, there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Faith United Methodist Church, 305 Freeport Street, Delmont, with the Reverend Ron Raptosh, officiating. Private interment will be in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont. VAIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 463 Athena Dr., Delmont, 724-468-1177, has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Edward's memory may be made to Faith United Methodist Church, 305 Freeport Street, Delmont, PA 15626. Please write Edward Turner on check memo line. To send online expressions of sympathy, or to obtain grief support information, please visit: www.VaiaFuneralHome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
