Sally Turley

Sara Jean “Sally” Turley, 88, of Greensburg, PA, died on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in Redstone Highlands Senior Living.  She was born on January 31, 1935, in Indiana, PA, a daughter of the late Harry Lunn and Edna George Lunn. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Greensburg, where she served as both a Deacon and as a Member of the Session. Sally graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and gained her Master of Home Economics degree from West Virginia University. She taught in the Penns Manor Area School District in Indiana County and the Franklin Local School District in Philo, Ohio, before retiring from Clearfield Area School District after 27 years. Sally was a former vice chairperson and active member of PASR, Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees, and was a former board member and an active member of PSERS, Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System. Sally was also a member of the DAR. Formerly of Clearfield, PA, she was once named the Clearfield Business and Professional Women’s Organization’s “Woman of the Year”.  In addition to her parents, Sally was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Donald R. Turley, in 2021. She is survived by her children, Donald R. Turley, Jr. and Debra Kowalyk (Dr. Stephan); 4 grandchildren, Erin Herrman (Zachary), Connor Turley, and Matthew and Carolyn Kowalyk; sister, Mary Jo Kowallis (Gerald); brother, Robin Reed Lunn (Patricia); brother-in-law, Thomas Eynon, also, 2 nephews and 4 nieces. There will be no visitation and a committal service will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2835 East Carson Street, Suite # 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15203.  For online condolences, please visit www.kepplegraft.com