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Ben Seward Obituary

BEN SEWARD, 24, OF GILBERTSVILLE Ben Seward, 24, of Gilbertsville, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday April 23, 2013. Born in Phoenixville, he was the son of Maureen Anne (McCloud) Kreider, fiancee of Cliff Landis, and Benjamin Steber Seward. Ben was an avid sports fan and enjoyed skateboarding. He had a deep affection for animals. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Surviving along with his parents are brothers, Jimmy and Jeff West; sisters, Melanie West, Betty and Melanie Seward; sister-in-law, Angie Sweigart, and nieces and nephews Jake, Nick, Tyler, Tori and Olivia West. A memorial service will be celebrated Sunday, April 28, 2 p.m. at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 1020 E. Philadelphia Ave., Gilbertsville. Interment will be private. Visitation will be held Sunday April 28, from 12-1:45 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ben's memory to the Montgomery County SPCA, 1059 Sweisford Rd., Perkiomenville, PA 18074. View obituaries or send condolences at www.catagnusfuneralhomes.com

Published by The Mercury from Apr. 25 to Apr. 26, 2013.
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Ben how I wish you were here to talk to. You were so darn funny and such a good person. You always saw the best in things. I remember listening to that i can ride my bike with no handlebars song and laughing. There so many many little moments we had together I think of and smile :)
and then comes a punch of sadness to the gut
I hope you’re happy and not hurting
I hope you’re looking down on all of us and awaiting our reunion
Can’t wait to see your smiling face again
Love you and miss you

Melanie

Sister

April 19, 2021

Missing you like crazy, you were the best uncle a niece could have and I looked up to you like an older brother. I love you Ben

Tori West

January 27, 2016

Benj, It's going on 2 years and my heart is heavy and forever broken. Sadness fills my days and nights since you've been gone. I can't wait to see you in heaven. Fly high, my angel and continue to watch over your family and friends. Love and miss you so very much. You made me feel like I had a purpose. Until we meet again my son! Mom/Hey

Mom Kreider

April 1, 2015

Oh Maureen...words cannot express my sorrow for you at finding out about Benjy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember a precious little boy laughing and running up and down our little hill. May you find some comfort in knowing that he is at peace now. Honestly, I just don't have the words to express my sorrow for you but know that I will be sending prayers of comfort for you. God bless you and your family.

Gabrielle Gonnella

November 24, 2013

love and miss you always, you were one of my few true friends

mike adams

April 30, 2013

To all of Ben's family, our prayers are with you. Rest in peace, Ben. The Radicioni Family

April 28, 2013

It breaks my heart to not be able to talk to you again. However, I know that God has you in his arms, and you will watch over us. Especially, your mom our lives are forever changed. You knew how much I loved you. RIP Pretty Blue Eyes. Love, Ang

Angie Sweigart-West

April 27, 2013

So sorry for your loss of the kind young man Ben was. He will be surely missed by those who knew him. Prayers for the family . RIP Ben

Darryl Heffner

April 27, 2013

you made everything better.YOU helped me find humor in sadness.I'm so glad you were a part of my life. i'm gonna prank mitch because i know that would make you happy.love you bro

. HAAGEN

April 27, 2013

Ive been struggling to find the words to say to you all! I'm so sorry Maureen that you have face something no Mother should have to do. I sincerely hope you can find peace someday. I will pray for you as long as I live. Mel, if you ever need someone to talk to, I know it's been awhile, but I'm always here for you! R.I.P. Ben.

Jennifer (Peach) Dutzer

April 27, 2013

Love you Mo. God Bless You!!!

April 26, 2013

Maureen,
So sorry for your loss. You have been in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Maria

April 26, 2013

There are no words that can help. You need to know that there are so many people that truly care and will be there for you to lean on as you need us. Your heart is broken & only time can help. Our prayers are with you. Jane & Bob Iaderosa

Jane Iaderosa

April 26, 2013

Dear Maureen, I cannot begin to imagine what a mom feels at such a time. I pray for Ben to rest in peace and for you to find comfort in your family's and friends' love and support. Hopefully time will help you cope with this. Hang in there, Maureen.

Asma Mehta

April 26, 2013

Maureen, We are all saddened fof the loss of Ben, he is peacefully resting and is still with you in spirit!

Rick Opperman

April 26, 2013

To Maureen and the rest of Bens' family I am so deeply sorry for your loss. If there is ever anything that i can do for you please do not hesitate to ask no matter what the circumstance.

Ben i still can't believe that you're gone. I'll never forget all the time we have spent together and i wouldn't trade a second of that time for anything in the world. I'm gonna miss you like crazy man. I love you Ben

Dennis Wilson

April 26, 2013

From the whole Boyd family, our prayers are with you Maureen and your family. We miss you Ben.

Josh Boyd

April 26, 2013

Benj, words cannot express my emptiness. You were my life and I loved you through everything. RIP my son. My Guardian Angel, it's your turn to take care of me. Until we meet again..I'm "leaving the light on for you." :) Love, Mom

Maureen Kreider

April 26, 2013

If I could've given you one thing in life, it would've been the ability to see yourself from my eyes. Then you would know how special you were. You made this world a better place!! I love you and miss you Ben.

Melanie West

April 26, 2013

maureen, we are very very sorry for your loss. our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. love you, judy and nelson swartley

April 26, 2013

This candle is from the Dutzer and Stark family for Ben. Our families are praying for you all. He will be your guardian angel now. Thoughts and prayers always!

Jennifer (Peach) Stark-Dutzer

April 26, 2013

I love you brother. I miss you so much and will see you again someday.

Jeff West

April 25, 2013

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