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Raymond Benshetler Obituary
Prospect Park, PA - Raymond J. Benshetler, age 87, died August 31, 2018 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor Hospital. A resident of Prospect Park, PA, Mr. Benshetler was formerly of Bear, DE. He retired from Sun Oil Co. as a chemical operator in 1993. Mr. Benshetler was a Marine veteran having served as a Staff Sergeant during the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of the Christiana Fire Company where he was awarded Treasurer Emeritus in 2003. Mr. Benshetler was a 12 year volunteer at Taylor Hospital and a recipient of the National & Community Service Award signed by President Barack Obama in 2015. Mr. Benshetler was predeceased by his wife Bonnie Varallo Benshetler in 1999. He is survived by his daughters Susan Foerster, Diane Mignone, Joel Mignone and a son Joseph Benshetler, 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Memorial Contributions to the Christiana Fire Company 2 East Main St. Newark, DE 19702 would be preferred. online condolences to www.jpdfh.com
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October 4, 2018
Sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God give you comfort and help you through this.( 2 Th 2:16,17)
T.H
September 10, 2018
Please accept my condolences. My heartfelt sympathy go out to the family and friends of Raymond J. Benshetler during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
Sincerely,
Dianne
September 10, 2018
He was the best father ever and will be dearly missed.
Lisa Leach
September 9, 2018
RIP Ray. I truly appreciate all his volunteering hours at Taylor. He was great with the patients. The transport volunteers were "stationed" near my department for a time. He liked to read the magazines in my waiting area, especially the Economist which I brought in after my Dad read it. I wish I had asked him where he worked. After reading Ray's story, I wonder if he know my Dad (deseased in July) as he also was a research chemist at SunOil in Marcus Hook for 32 years. Again, I just want the family to know that more people than you know really enjoyed knowing Ray.
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Karen ORourke
September 8, 2018
Mr. Benshetler. You were such a great father and kind man. Thank you for always taking the time to drive us kids to school after working all night at Sun. Rest in Peace.
rich adams
September 7, 2018
sorry to the Benshetler family, if Ray worked at the Gulf oil ref, yrs ago I remember him,if this is not the ray i knew sorry anyway and my condolences
Wanda Godwin
September 6, 2018
R.I.P. I always enjoyed talking to you when you came into the bank
Bob and Rosemary Bell
September 5, 2018
Ray and Bonnie were a great couple, very devoted to each other. Ray was a man of great integrity. Sincere condolences to his family.
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