Benjamin H. Turnbaugh

11/1/1929 - 7/14/2018

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Obituary For Benjamin H. Turnbaugh

Benjamin H. Turnbaugh, 88, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Trinity West. He was born on November 1, 1929 in Weirton, WV a son of the late Benjamin C. & Dolly N. McNurlin Turnbaugh. Benjamin was a member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, American Legion Argonne Post #33 where he served as a past commander and PAC. He retired from the Navy after 22 years of service with 12 years of active service and 10 years of reserve duty. Benjamin also retired from Pipefitters Local Union 490 which is now Local Union 495. Preceding Benjamin in death was his sister Jeanette Spradley. Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Clara E. Collins Turnbaugh, whom he married on August 2, 1950; children Cheryl (John) Osbourn of Bellvue, NE, Allen Turnbaugh of McDonald, OH and Victoria (Sherman) Bailey of Toronto, OH; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at Dunlope – Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Monday 3 – 7 p.m. where a service will be held Tuesday 10 a.m. with Rev. Benjamin Wright officiating. Entombment at Fort Steuben. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 284 Lovers Lane, Steubenville, OH 43953

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  • 09/03/2024

    So sorry for your lost. He was a good man.😔

  • 09/03/2024

    Our prayers are with your family, the Ralph Ford and Roy Henry.

  • 09/03/2024

    Dear Allen and Family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad was always very nice when we would see each other in Bloomingdale and talk. I am sorry I was unable to make it to the funeral home to share my thoughts and condolences, but know that you are all in my thoughts at this difficult time.Sincerely,Jeff Copeland 

  • 09/03/2024

    So sorry about your loss. Lots of good memories about Ben. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.Mike and Jill Orsini

  • 09/03/2024

    Peggy FordOur prayers are with your family, the Ralph Ford and Roy Henry families.

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