Obituary for Walter F. “Joe” Benning Print Walter ”Joe” F. Benning, 85, of Ephrata, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. He was born in Millvale to the late Daniel and Agnes (Fredrick) Benning and was the husband of Beverly A. (Bartkins) Benning with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. He was a member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help. Walter was a printer for Science Press for 40 years before retiring and worked for Manheim Auto Auction for 15 years. He was a lifelong Steelers fan and enjoyed golfing. He loved to dine out and spending time with his family. In addition to his wife, Walter is survived by three children, Joyce (Joy) A. Benning-Page, Jeff J., husband of Carol Benning, Sandra J., wife of Dale Anderson; three grandchildren, Myranda R. Wagner, Caleb W. Wagner, Mikayla J. Benning; two sisters, Eleanor Williams, Virginia Andrews and a brother, Edward Benning. A viewing will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2019, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at Stradling Funeral Home, 201 Church Avenue, Ephrata, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebration at 11:00 AM at Our Mother of Perpetual Help, 320 Church Avenue, Ephrata, with the Rev. Fr. John J. McLoughlin, C.SS.R officiating. Final commendation and farewell will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Walter’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society-Lanc. Co. Unit, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA, 17603. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. To send flowers to the family of Walter F. “Joe” Benning, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Walter F Joe Benning January 29 1934 – February 24 2019.
Source: Stradling Funeral Homes Inc
Death notice for the town of: Ephrata, state: Pennsylvania