David J. Turney; 86; of Belle Vernon; passed away Saturday; June 9; 2007. He was born Aug. 16; 1920; in Belle Vernon; the son of the late Thomas Joseph and Bessie L. Edwards Turney. David was an avid outdoorsman; with a passion for hunting and fishing. He was a veteran of World War II; serving with the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Ellyson. He is survived by his wife; Marjorie Riggins Turney; one son; David R. Turney and wife Kathleen; of Long Branch; one daughter; Lee Ann Russell and husband Robert; of Sugar Grove. David was the proud grandfather of two granddaughters; Kylee and Cassandra; and one grandson; Aubrey. He is also survived by one sister; Bernice Turney Gaskell; of Belle Vernon; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by two sisters; Dorothy Turney Bell and Dolores Turney Blair. Friends will be received in the BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME INC.; 106 East Independence St.; Perryopolis; on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday; June 12; until 11 a.m.; the hour of service with the Rev. Suzanne Currie officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.