Born Oct. 7, 1936, in Fair Oaks, Pa., Michael is a son of John and Mary Wolsonovich Turko. He was a 1954 graduate of East High School, where he lettered in both basketball and baseball.

On April 12, 1955, Michael enlisted in the United States Army and served until April 11, 1957. He then went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in education from Kent State University and a master’s degree in education from Westminster College.

He was married to the former Louise Olenick on Aug. 24, 1979.

During his career, Michael worked as a business teacher with the Youngstown City Schools. He started his teaching career at East High School and retired in January 1996 from Chaney High School.

Michael was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Hubbard. Previously, he was a member of St. James the Apostle Church in Pulaski before its closing.

Michael enjoyed reading every day, especially the Wall Street Journal and various business periodicals. He was talented in both carpentry and design, and spent a great deal of time in the construction of his own home after putting in a full day of teaching. He had a love of nature and enjoyed tending to his wooded property.

He was a very devoted husband and father, and was an exceptional provider, leader, role model and friend. He was a very understanding and caring individual, and had a deep compassion and a strong sense of loyalty and duty. He possessed genuine kindness and was honest, trustworthy and reliable.

He will be deeply missed and always remembered by his wife, Louise, and his son, Nicholas Turko of Pulaski.

His brother, John D. Turko of Hubbard, survives him. He was preceded in death by his parents.

The Turko family has entrusted Michael’s care to the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell. Calling hours will be 10 to 10:45 a.m. Monday, July 28, 2025, at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Hubbard, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., officiated by the Very Rev. Michael Balash.

Please visit www.waskofamily.com to view this obituary and to leave condolences with the family.

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Michael N. Turko 1936-2025

PULASKI, Pa. — Michael N. Turko, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center in New Middletown.

Born Oct. 7, 1936, in Fair Oaks, Pa., Michael is a son of John and Mary Wolsonovich Turko. He was a 1954 graduate of East High School, where he lettered in both basketball and baseball.

On April 12, 1955, Michael enlisted in the United States Army and served until April 11, 1957. He then went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in education from Kent State University and a master’s degree in education from Westminster College.

He was married to the former Louise Olenick on Aug. 24, 1979.

During his career, Michael worked as a business teacher with the Youngstown City Schools. He started his teaching career at East High School and retired in January 1996 from Chaney High School.

Michael was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Hubbard. Previously, he was a member of St. James the Apostle Church in Pulaski before its closing.

Michael enjoyed reading every day, especially the Wall Street Journal and various business periodicals. He was talented in both carpentry and design, and spent a great deal of time in the construction of his own home after putting in a full day of teaching. He had a love of nature and enjoyed tending to his wooded property.

He was a very devoted husband and father, and was an exceptional provider, leader, role model and friend. He was a very understanding and caring individual, and had a deep compassion and a strong sense of loyalty and duty. He possessed genuine kindness and was honest, trustworthy and reliable.

He will be deeply missed and always remembered by his wife, Louise, and his son, Nicholas Turko of Pulaski.

His brother, John D. Turko of Hubbard, survives him. He was preceded in death by his parents.

The Turko family has entrusted Michael’s care to the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell. Calling hours will be 10 to 10:45 a.m. Monday, July 28, 2025, at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Hubbard, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., officiated by the Very Rev. Michael Balash.

Please visit www.waskofamily.com to view this obituary and to leave condolences with the family.

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