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Ruth Benson Obituary


Ruth Miller Benson, 90, of Club House Circle, West Middlesex, Shenango Twp., Mercer County, Pa., passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at the home of her daughter Judy Odell, with whom she made her home.

Mrs. Benson was born in Grove City, Mercer County, Pa., on August 18, 1923 to Willis Dale Miller and Elizabeth Grundy Miller Tanner.

She married Carl Christopher Benson on January 26, 1946. He preceded her in death on September 26, 1992.

Mrs. Benson was retired from St. Vincent Health Center, where she worked from 1970 until 1985. She attended Springfield Twp. School and graduated from Grove City High School in 1941. She then graduated from Christian H. Buhl School of Nursing and did post graduate work at the University of Pittsburgh and Villa Maria, in Erie, where she received her RN specializing in urology.

Mrs. Benson was an active member at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Erie, where she belonged to the Faith Bible Study and the Senior Hand Bell Choir. She was also a member of the Presque Isle Women's Club and the Niagara League Erie County Historical Society. Mrs. Benson was an avid reader and enjoyed calligraphy and knitting.

Mrs. Benson served in the Army Nurses Cadet Corp from 1942-1945.

Mrs. Benson is survived by one daughter, Judy Odell and husband Lawrence of West Middlesex, Pa.; two sons, Christopher Benson and wife Lisa of Erie, Pa. and Mark Benson and wife Anne of Bakersfield, Calif. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Brian Odell, Corey Benson, and Sara Winnie; and two great-grandchildren, Matthew and Peter Odell.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers, Allen Lee Miller and Willis C. Miller.

Funeral service for Mrs. Benson will be held at the Grace Lutheran Church, 111 Hall Ave., Hubbard, Ohio, on Friday, November 1, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Dirk van der Duim, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, officiating.

Friends will be received at the Smith Funeral Home, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex, Pa., on Thursday, October 31, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m, and also for one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Crestview Memorial Park, Grove City, Pa.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 3108 Sterrettania Road, Erie, PA 16506.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Oct. 29, 2013.
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With deepest sympathy I send you my prayers and thoughts. Your Mom was a special lady and I remember her with fond memories. God Bless

Diane Leseman-Mish

November 3, 2013

What a lovely picture of your mother, so sorry that it accompanies her obituary. I knew Ruth and Carl from St Paul's. She was a sweet woman, with a quiet aire, one of a great group of women who were wonderful role models for us. May she sleep with the angels...God's Peace.

Rozanne Moreland

November 2, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I knew Ruth and Carl for many, many years at St Paul's Lutheran Church. Ruth and I played in the bell choir together and had many "nurse" conversations since we shared the same vocation. She was a wonderful, kind person and will be fondly remembered.

Sherry Huck

November 1, 2013

Judy, Mark, and Chris. I am very sorry for the loss of your mother. I have many fond memories of your parents while growing up across the street. My deepest Sympathy.

Allan Curry

October 30, 2013

Judy, Chris and Mark and families, you have our sincere sympathy. We loved Ruth as such a special friend and inspiration. May your happy memories, and God's love comfort and sustain you all in the days ahead. LuWanna & Al Johnson, Seneca SC

October 30, 2013

Sara, I am sorry for your loss. She was a lovely lady whom I only met once. However, from hearing you talk of her I know she was a kind and caring grandma. If you need anything please let me know. I love you :-)

Megan Winnie

October 30, 2013

Our sincere sympathy to the Ruth Benson family from Mary and Dik Venable in Lakleand Fl. We were long time friends of Ruth at St Paul's Lutheran Church before we moved to Florida. Reach us at [email protected]

richard (Dik) Venable

October 29, 2013

Dear Chris and Lisa,
Ken and I are so sorry for your loss. The loss of a parent, regardless of age, is always so sad. Think of you with compassion and caring.

Deb Rausch

October 29, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ruth was a wonderful person and a dear friend.

Betty Farver

October 29, 2013

Chris and Family:
Sorry to read of your Moms passing. I know it's a hard thing to loose your Mom.Karen and I will be thinking of you during this sad time.
Tom and Karen Zimmer Edinboro,Pa.

Tom Zimmer

October 29, 2013

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