Donald David Turk Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-05-22T19:00:00
End: 2025-05-23T00:00:00
Location: Curry Building at the Webster Arboretum

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Donald David Turk (Webster, New York), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Donald David left this world on May 8, 2025 at the age of 78, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, J. Clay Turk and Fay Turk; and his sister Frances Turk. He is survived by: his wife Ruth Tushingham; his children, Margi Resch (Brian), Brendon Turk (Amy) and R. Aaron Turk (Connie); his grandchildren, Landon, Eddie Resch, Gavin, Rorey Turk, Carson and Kennedy Turk; his stepchildren, Katie Stevenson (Christopher) and Michael Shade (Kimberly); his stepgrandchildren, Maddie, Andy Stevenson, Ellie and Nate Shade; his siblings, Dennis Turk (Ann), Douglas Turk (Judy) and Sandra Hubbell (Ron); the mother of his children Susan Striegel (Jim); his son Steve Kornaker; and his mother-in-law Jana Tushingham. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Visitation was held on Thursday, May 22nd 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Curry Building at the Webster Arboretum (1700 Schlegel Rd, Webster, NY 14580).

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a gift in Don's memory to the Parkinson's Foundation or The Lyric Chorale (thelyricchorale.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rochester Cremation

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Curry Building at the Webster Arboretum
1700 Schlegel Rd, Webster, NY 14580

May 14, 2025

Tracey Johnston wrote a sympathy message

“A long time friend of our family. PastorDon officiated during our wedding many moons ago. We still reference his sage advice and kind words today. Don modeled Christian values and kindness. Sorry for the loss of his kind presence on earth, but knowing he is always with us in spirit. Condolences to Don's family. Grateful to have been touched by his kindness. ❣️”