With broken hearts, the Turczynski family announces the sudden passing of Ava Malina Turczynski, age 20, of Lancaster County, PA, on November 16, 2025. A beloved daughter, sister, and friend, Ava's life was a vivid tapestry of laughter, courage, and rare authenticity.

Ava was a young woman who marched to the beat of her own drum. Her fearlessness knew no bounds. She embraced life with unmatched energy and craved the freedom to explore new depths and paths. As much an independent contemplator as a natural-born storyteller, Ava found sanctity in the quieter corners of the world. She was a lover of hiking trails and bike paths, a frequenter of swimming far out beyond the ocean's surf (much to the discontent of her on-looking parents) and finding peace while sketching cross-legged in the grass. Ava only danced like no one was watching, read Stephen King on dark, stormy nights, entertained with her quick, witty banter, and she even directed a few parody films in her spare time.

Though her presence itself was a gift, Ava's love language was generosity, expressed in the small, thoughtful gestures that made others feel seen, cherished, and understood. She never strayed from her nonconformist principles and her ethics, challenging expectations and inspiring others to do the same.

Ava is survived by her adoring parents, Nicole and Jeffrey Turczynski, and her proud sisters, Abella, Malia, Lucia, and Evita; who will all carry her memory with love, as well as her message to live by inner truth, with an unguarded heart. In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations to 'Camp Victory' in Millville, PA, a beautiful 150-acre campus designed specifically for children with special needs, in keeping with Ava's interests, passion, and servitude.