Lester "Shorty" A. Turner, 73, of Willow Street, PA. died Monday, October 19, 2009 at his home. Born in Rawlinsville, PA, he was the son of Ethel L. Alexander Turner Felsinger of Lancaster and the late Albert L. Turner and stepson of late John Felsinger. He was the husband of the late Esther (Essie) M. Huber Turner, who died January, 2, 2009.

Lester was an electrician for 42 years and was a 40 year member of the IBEW Local 414 and 743. He served as business manager and financial secretary for IBEW Local 414. His memberships included Lamberton Lodge #476, Tall Cedars of Lebanon Lodge #19, Shrine of Harrisburg, and Marticville United Methodist Church where he was very active. He served as a trustee and was a treasurer of the church. Previously he served on the Board of United Way, Salvation Army, and on the Advisory Board for VoTech Schools of Lancaster County. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and umpired Little League Baseball.

Surviving are two daughters: Suzanne C. wife of John Wickersham, Lancaster, Sandra L. Glackin, New Providence, a son; Richard A. husband of Elizabeth Turner, Willow Street,  and seven grandchildren: Henry, Samantha, Connor, Gillian Glackin, Brittney Turner, Kaitlyn and Morgan Wickersham, a sister, Edna M. Myers, Lancaster and a brother, Richard L. husband of Beverly Turner, Mountville.

A Funeral Service will be held at Marticville United Methodist Church, 641 Marticville Road, Pequea, PA on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Len Calhoun officiating. Interment will be in the Marticville UMC Cemetery. Friends may pay their respects to the family at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home 441 N. George Street, Millersville, PA on Friday night from 7-9:00PM and on Saturday at the church from 10-11:00 AM. Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made in Lester's memory to Marticville UMC. To send online condolences, please visit, snyderfuneralhome.com