Name: Viewing for Benjamin J. Witkowski
Start: 2014-04-12T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-04-12T15:00:00.000Z
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Parkesburg

Benjamin J. Witkowski of Honey Brook Benjamin J. Witkowski, 71, of Honey Brook, formerly of Coatesville, passed away at his home on Monday, April 7, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Joy Anderson Witkowski with whom he shared 44 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Stella Kalodski Witkowski. Ben was an area resident all his life and a 1960 graduate of Octorara High School. He was employed by Alcoa of Downingtown retiring in 2003 with 35 years of service. He was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Parkesburg and the Masonic Lodge of Parkesburg/Coatesville of which he served as was Past Master and secretary for 30 years. He is survived, in addition to his wife, by his sister, Kathleen McComsey of Newport, Pa. and three nieces and four nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 12th, from the First Presbyterian Church of Parkesburg, Main and Wright Streets, Parkesburg, PA 19365, followed by interment at the Hopewell Methodist Cemetery. Viewing at the church from 10 to 11a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the First Presbyterian Church at the above address. Arrangements by the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com

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Published by The Daily Local from Apr. 8 to Apr. 9, 2014.

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JUDY McILVAINE

April 3, 2025

Joy,
I'm recalling with fond memories of Ben. It is so hard to believe that he has been gone these many years. His presence is still missed at Bayberry Cove.
Fondly yours,
Judy

JUDY McILVAINE

April 2, 2021

Joy, It's hard to believe that Ben left us 7 years ago. I still have fond memories of his kindness to all that knew him and for his dedication in helping to make Bayberry Cove an enjoyable place for families to enjoy their summers. Lovingly yours, Judy McIlvaine.(4-2-2021)

April 16, 2014

Joy, we are very sad to hear of Ben's passing. He will be missed by everyone at Bayberry.
Joe and Dotty Baratta

April 15, 2014

Ben will always be remembered for his hard work and dedication to Bayberry Mary &Al Romagano

April 14, 2014

joy, we were very sad to hear that Ben had passed. When the kids heard they cried. They also thought that Ben made the "best hot dogs". We all are better people for knowing Mr. Ben. he will be forever remembered at Bayberry.

John and Barb Murphy

April 13, 2014

i just saw that Benny passed away and just wanted to say what a nice man he was. I worked with him at Reynolds. My deepest condolences

Eileen Conway

April 12, 2014

You will be missed by everyone at Bayberry especially the kids.

April 12, 2014

Ben was Bayberry Cove. He will surely be missed. All our sympathies to Joy and the family. The Sawyers

April 11, 2014

Prayers for family and friends

Ruthann Keck Hildebrand
classmate 1960 Octorara High School

Dave & Vaness Tarone

April 11, 2014

Joy, So sorry to hear about Ben' passing. The Bayberry kids loved everything Ben did to make their summers happy! Ben was the "Cruise Director". He will be missed.You and your family are in or prayers. Sincerely, Dave and Vanessa Tarone

John

April 10, 2014

I was quite sorry to hear of the loss of our brother, Benjamin.

I am a 41 year member of the Lodge, beginning with the Parkesburg Lodge, now Coatesville.

I remember my early association with Benjamin, we were both young. He helped
formulate my induction and education in the lodge.

He will be sorely missed, as a gentlemen and brother.

Goodbye my brother and condolences to the family.

April 10, 2014

We offer our sympthany to you and your family. Bayberry Cove would not be what it is today without all of Ben's hard work. He always was doing and planning to keep the Social Activities going strong. We will miss him. Nancy and Ron Benek

Bob & Rae Rodgers

April 10, 2014

We lost one of the good guys when Ben passed. He was always kind, helpful, and never tiring in his efforts to make Bayberry Cove the best. Rest in peace and know he will be sadly missed.

April 10, 2014

Ben was such an integral part of Bayberry and from the obituary printed here, he was so much more to his home community.
He will certainly be missed by many.
My thoughts and prayers are with Joy and family.
Joan Glahn, Harleysville, PA

April 10, 2014

MY family and I will always remember "Mr. Ben" riding the golf cart and working the hot dog stand at Bayberry. We will miss him.

April 9, 2014

I worked with Ben many years at what was then Milprint in Downingtown, later to become Alcoa. He was dedicated then as when was he was in the Masonic Lodge. His knowledge of the lodge that he passed on will be greatly missed by all. He is now at rest from his labors. My prayers are with Bens family. Charles H Hawk Sr.

Joan & Bill Rulli

April 9, 2014

Joy, am so sorry for your loss of Ben, he was a great man, who did so much for Bayberry community. He will be missed. Prayers are with you.

Judy McIlvaine

April 9, 2014

It was with sadness that I learned of Ben's passing this past week. I have fond memories of his kindness and caring in making Bayberry Cove an enjoyable retreat for all ages. He will be missed by all of us who know him.
Lovingly yours,

April 9, 2014

I was saddened to learn Ben Witkowski passed away today. Ben was an inspiration and a tremendous example of dedication. His love for Bayberry was evident in every event he coordinated and his love for life was evident in every conversation he had. We were truly blessed, Ben will be absolutely missed and Bayberry will never be the same without him. Our prayers are with Joy and his family during these difficult times.

Rest in peace my friend.

Paul & Pat Maugeri

Lorraine Junker

April 9, 2014

Ben was a kind caring giving person he will be deeply missed.Ben and his family will always be in my prayers. May you rest in peace.

Diane and David Lauro

April 9, 2014

Joy, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ben was a wonderful man and will surely be missed by so many.

Jean and Joe Trojak

April 9, 2014

Ben worked tirelessly to make Bayberry a great place to be, and we, at Bayberry will have many fond memories. Our sincere sympathy to Joy. Rest in peace Ben....we will miss you.

Lorraine Junker

April 9, 2014

Ben was such a kind caring giving person he will be greatly missed he will always be in my prayers along with his family.

Margie & Roland Boninfante

April 9, 2014

Ben was a great man, always giving to others.
May he rest in peace.

sandy andersen

April 9, 2014

Our sincere condolences to Ben's family. He was such a giving person and worked so hard to make Bayberry the success it is today. We would always say "Let's go get hot dogs and ices at Ben's place". He will be missed. Sandy & Denny Andersen

April 9, 2014

BAYBERRY JUST WON'T BE THE SAME WITHOUT BEN. ALL OF HIS WORK WAS GREATLY APPRECIATED. WE WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH. WHAT A GREAT PERSON. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS JOY. XO
DOM AND BERNICE SARMENTO

April 9, 2014

Ben was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed at Bayberry. Our thoughts and prayers are with Joy and family.

Ed and Claire Mosakowski

April 9, 2014

Ben was a doer and my family and I consider ourselves lucky to have enjoyed the fruits of his many contributions to the Bayberry Cove community. He will be missed. Our most sincere condolences to the family.
Hugh and Jackie

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