OSWEGO – With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a truly remarkable man, Mark Turner, who fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. Surrounded by love and prayer, he went home to be with the Lord on 11/17/25, leaving behind a legacy of strength, faith, and unwavering devotion to the people he cherished most.
He was the beloved husband of his devoted wife, Betsy, with whom he shared 53 beautiful years of marriage—a partnership filled with love, loyalty, and resilience through life’s greatest joys and hardest battles. He is survived by his two loving daughters, Tracey (Darryl) and Beverly(David). He was a deeply loved grandfather to Jeremy, Meghan, Sierra, Amber (Skilar), Kirsten, Aimee, Jordyn, and Daryl Jr., and a cherished great-grandfather to Jaylee, Brooklynn, River, Raine, Royce, and Navy. Nothing brought him greater joy than watching his family grow, laugh,succeed, and gather together—those were the moments he held closest to his heart. He also treasured the many deep and meaningful friendships he formed throughout his life, each one of them leaving a lasting imprint on his heart.
He is also survived by his loving sister, Priscilla Turner, and his brother, Timothy Turner (Linda), along with his many wonderful nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Arthur Turner; his mother, Hazel Scott; his stepfather, William Scott; and his brother, Daniel Turner.
A proud Steelers fan, he never missed a chance to cheer on his team. He found peace on the water with a fishing pole in hand, purpose in the quiet of the woods while hunting, and joy on the golf course.
His faith grounded him through every season of life, and his church family at Port
City Faith meant the world to him.
He fought bravely, lived fully, and loved deeply. Though our hearts ache, we find comfort knowing he is finally at peace, reunited with the Lord he trusted so faithfully. His strength, his stories, his laugh, and his love will forever echo in the lives of those he leaves behind.
May he rest in eternal peace.
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