Howard Walker Benner
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Howard Walker Benner, 83, of Cochranville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Suzanne E. Roderick Benner with whom he shared more than 52 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Herbert B. and Alice Walker Benner.
Howard was a graduate of Germantown High School and later received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Temple University. He retired from Quebecor Printing of Atglen after 27 years of service. Prior to that he was employed in the Management Services Division of Ernst and Ernst Certified Public Accountants of Philadelphia.
Serving his community was a vital part of who Howard was. Over the years he served on the Octorara Area School Board, Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureau, Londonderry Township at different times as a Supervisor, Chairman of the Supervisors, and Township Treasurer, Donegal Presbytery on both the Administration and Camp Committees, Neighborhood Services of Oxford Board of Directors and Neighborhood Services Thrift Shop Committee. He was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and Mentors Matter. As a faithful member of the Penningtonville Presbyterian Church, Howard served at various times as Elder, Deacon, Trustee and Financial Secretary. He also participated in multiple mission trips for disaster recovery to areas affected by Hurricane Katrina and the Iowa floods.
Howard will be remembered for his quick wit, community involvement and for being a genuinely nice guy.
In addition to his wife, Howard is survived by two daughters: Joanne, wife of R. Patrick White of Harrisburg, PA and Amy Wade of Airville, PA; four grandchildren: Alex and Sam White and Gretchen and Grace Wade; and one sister, Alice Kirkner of Novato, CA. He was preceded in death by five brothers: John, Herbert, William, Leon and Thomas.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 12 noon at Penningtonville Presbyterian Church, 406 Main Street, Atglen, PA 19310 with visitation from 9 am to 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mr. Benner’s memory to any one of the following: Penningtonville Presbyterian Church at the above address; Camp Donegal, 303 E. Telegraph Rd., Airville, PA 17302; Christian Churches United, PO Box 60750, Harrisburg, PA 17106; or Hospice of Lancaster County, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Sue and family...You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time in learning of Howard's passing. I worked with Howard for many years and remember him as a very caring man with much ambition. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Howard Benner
Amy, I did not know your father directly, but feel that I must have known him indirectly thru knowing you and observing you in ministry. May God give you and your family peace and strength. May the assurance of the Resurrection to Eternal Life encompass you with love and joy. As one who has lost family members recently and my parents a long time ago, I know the moments of grief but also the joy of knowing where one's loved ones are and that they are no longer weak, sick, suffering. God was and is with me and I know He is with you and your family. I will keep you in prayer. In Christ, Dave Salinger.
Our Loss, Heaven's Gain
Howard was a wonderful man. Our deepest condolences to the family. You will be in our prayers.
Promoted to Glory!
"In the bulb, there is a flower; in the seed, an apple tree; in cacoons, a hidden promise: butterflies will soon be free! In the cold of winter there's a spring that waits to be, unrevealed until its season, somethingt God alone can see." (Hymn of Promise) Condolences in Christian love.
Dear Sue...Just learned of
Dear Sue and Family. So sorry
Dear Sue and Family. So sorry for your loss. Howard was a wonderful man and we all have many fond memories of his time working with Neighborhood Services. A gentleman, always. He will be missed.
Sue and family, we are so
Sue and family, we are so sorry to hear of Howard's passing. You are in our thoughts. He will be missed. Tim and Linda Dunlap
Dear Sue, so sorry for your
Dear Sue, so sorry for your loss. We will always remember Howard as a Gentleman with a kind spirit. We are in Florida, will not be attending the service....but will be thinking of you and your family.
Fondly, Ben & Janet
Sue & family: We are so
Sue & family: We are so sorry to hear of Howard's passing. He is now in God's hands & suffering no more. Sincere thoughts & prayers go out to you & yours.
Howard Benner
Sue and family. I am so sorry for Howards Passing. He was always keeping us laughing with his good humor. Howard and I spent 20 years fishing together
with friends and family at Crotch Lake, and missed him last 10 years living in Hawaii and California. I will miss his spirit, but always remember him in stories
of Fishing in Canada.
Love Doug and Stacey Collins
Dear Mrs. Benner and Family,
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great loss with Howard's Home-going. Ken worked with Howard for many years at Quebecor. The early part of last year we both enjoyed chatting with him when he brought meals on wheels to Ken's Mom who lived with us. She also went to be with our Lord, in December. Absent from the body, Home with our Lord. It has been our pleasure to know such a "Gentle Giant" with a beautiful smile, and such an example to all of us, who loved his family and served his community in so many ways. Thank you for sharing him with all of us. Praying for your comfort and strength in the months ahead. In Christian Love, Ken and Cheryl Reimold
Howard
Wow just found out today that Howard passed away a year ago. Howard was good at jokes and making me laugh and was very good at it. I am sure that in your family there must have been some crazy times with the way he liked to joke around. He also very good at his job and I had no idea he was involved in so much outside activity. Truly loved working with and traveling with him to some of the conferences because you never know what crazy thing he was going to say or do.
My deepest condolences to the family.