R. Lee Bennett
August 17, 1932 ~ October 21, 2016 (age 84) 84 Years OldShare using:
R. Lee Bennett, 84, of Newville died Friday October 21, 2016 in his home.
He was born August 17, 1932 in Middlesex Twp., the son of Charles Francis “Frank” and Anna Ile Bennett.
Mr. Bennett is survived by his wife of 63 years Patricia Gsell Bennett.
He had served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and was a member of the Newville Church of the Bretheren.
He had been a truck driver, and had worked for Fickes Silo, and PPG.
In addition to his wife he is survived by three daughters Sharon K. Lehman and her husband Gary, Teresa Lynn Boyer and her husband Alan, and Lori Jean Worthington and her husband Robert; seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and one brother Mark Bennett.
He is preceded in death by his son Richard Lee “Rick” Bennett, two great grandchildren Mia and Nicholas Smith, and three sisters Kathryn Stains, Isabel Hoffman, and Charlotte Marpoe.
A memorial service will be held Thursday October 27, 2016 at 3 PM in the Newville Church of the Brethren 16 Carlisle Road Newville, with Pastor John Hess officiating. A visitation will be held in the church from 1 to 3 PM Thursday. Military Honors will be provided after the service.