Joseph Leonard Benden

Joseph Leonard Benden, 86, passed away peacefully September 6, 2025 at the Dove House in Westminster, MD after a long battle with dementia. Joe was born on October 12, 1938 to Harold and Ethel Benden in Gallitzin, PA. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and D.C. Air National Guard/A.A.F.Base. He had a successful career in complex technologies. He built the first ever CAT scan machine, a highlight of his career, along with assembling hardware that went into space. His hobbies included tennis, hunting, woodworking and knife making. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and was blessed to have spent 48 years with the love of his life Faye. Joe is survived by his daughter Denise along with her husband Bryan and their children Samantha and Sydney. Also by his son David and his wife Kelly and their son Kyle. Joe was predeceased by his wife Faye and grandson Nicholas, Denise and Bryan's son. Joe is also survived by brothers Milton and Harold and sisters Mary and Margo as well as his partner Anita Zepp of Eldersburg. Interment will take place at Flannigan Hill Cemetery in Red Creek, WV.