Mary P. Benden
July 03, 1925 - October 16, 2022
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Mary P. Benden
July 03, 1925 - October 16, 2022
Obituary
Mary B. Benden, 97, of Franklin Twp., died Sunday, October 16, 2022 in Northview Estates.
Born July 3, 1925 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Steve and Verona Balog.
A 1943 graduate of New Brighton High School, Mary was employed at the former Home Protective Savings and Loan (now Wesbanco) in New Brighton for 15 years as a bookkeeper. She was a member of the former St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Beaver Falls, now St. Monica’s Parish in Chippewa. Mary was also a member of the Slovak Ladies Catholic Sokol Organization. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed attending the events of her grandchildren during their school years, and proudly attended their graduations. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, doing word puzzles and playing bingo.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Homer P. Benden (May 13, 2008), whom she married August 20, 1949; a brother and sister-in-law, John and Mildred Balog; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann and Bob Strobel and Betty Jane and Michael Dewhirst; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Regis and Eleanor Benden, Lyman and Mary Benden, John and Frieda Estermyer, Faber Benden, and Aloysius Benden.
She is survived by her daughter Karen A. (Rodney) Smith of Franklin Twp.; her son, Michael P. Benden (Ken Cannon) of McAdenville, NC; two grandchildren, Adam Smith (Ashley Harris) of Perry Twp. and Brittany Smith of Melbourne, FL; two brothers, Edward Balog of Allison Park and Steve Balog Jr. of New Brighton; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received on Thursday from 5pm-8pm in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME-117 Blackhawk Rd. Chippewa Twp-www.gabauerfamilyfuneralhomes.com where prayers will be held on Friday at 9:30am followed by a mass of Christian burial at 10am at St. Monica’s- 116 Thorndale Dr. Beaver Falls PA 15010. Fr. John Naugle will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff at Northview Estates in Ellwood City, especially nurse Marcie Holmes, as well as Kindred Hospice for all of their wonderful care.
If desired, donations can be made in Mary’s name to the St. Monica Catholic Academy Angel Fund-609 10th St., Beaver Falls, PA 15010.
Visitation
- Date & Time: October 20, 2022 (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Venue: Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
- Location: 117 Blackhawk Rd Beaver Falls, PA 15010 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (724) 846-4500
Mass of Christian Burial
- Date & Time: October 21, 2022 (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
- Venue: St. Monica Roman Catholic Church
- Location: 116 Thorndale Drive Beaver Falls, PA 15010 - (Get Directions)
St. Monica's Angel Fund
- Address: 609 10th Street Beaver Falls PA 15010
3 responses to Mary P. Benden
Howard Benden says:
October 18, 2022
My family and I offer our condolences on your loss. Aunt Mary was one of those special quiet people. I lot like her mom in many ways. She is the last of our parents generation so she has witnessed a great deal of loss first-hand. Our prayer is that she Rest In Peace and join the banquet w all those that have gone before her.
You, Michael and your families are in our prayers for comfort and strength. May this grief help you grow in love.
Love,
Howard, Kerstin, Ben, Ella
Grady McDaniel says:
October 18, 2022
Michael I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Even though I never met your mother I have worked with and known you for almost 35 years. I have always believe that children are a refection or their parents. I know what a kind, hard working and good man you are. I know that she was so proud to call you her son. Your love and her spirit will live on in your heart forever and come Christmas I am sure she will be telling the other angels and our Heavenly Father to look down at her son’s 1000’s of Christmas lights and yard displays and bragging on yours being the brightest in the neighborhood. Not only will it be your celebration for Jesus’s Birthday but now it will also be a dedication to a mother you loved and cherished. I prayed last night for you and your family and asked God to help you all through this difficult time of loss.
Tess Cline says:
October 20, 2022
My Deepest Sympathy for the Loss of your sweet Mom.