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Iona Benjamin Obituary

Iona M. Benjamin LEBANON Iona M Benjamin, 83, died Tuesday, March 4, 2014. She was born in Scranton and resided in Lebanon for the last 28 years of her life. She worked as a seamstress and was a member of the International Ladies Garment Worker's Union. She is most recognized for being a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Seymour Benjamin; sisters, Helen, Marilyn, and Carolyn; and brothers, Norman, Charles, John, and Eddie. She is survived by her three daughters, Darlene Barrett, Iona "Peaches" Facciponti, and Valerie Ventre; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Viewing will be at the Howard J. Snowdon Funeral Home in Scranton from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday. The funeral will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers. contributions can be made to the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research at www.michaeljfox.org by sending a donation e-card in her honor addressed to [email protected] For online condolences go to www.duffyandsnowdon.com

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Published by Lebanon Daily News on Mar. 8, 2014.

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Davida Thomas

March 12, 2014

Dear Darlene, Peaches, and Valerie. I was so sorry to hear about your mom. I don't know if you remember me. I'm Davida Thomas and my mom and dad were Dave and Renee Thomas. To this day every time I drive up Greenridge St. I think of all of you. My prayers are with you all in this your time of need. Your mom was a wonderful person. May she be in your hearts always. God Bless you all.

Jennie Herie ( Helen G O'Hara's grandaughter)

March 8, 2014

She is now in the arms of our lord.

Brenda(pilger) Evanko(granddaughter of Carolyn F. Dalrymple

March 8, 2014

So sorry for your loss.

March 7, 2014

Enjoy God's lovely gardens and company you are now in. Time spent with you was always time well spent with Spectacular memories! Love You always and forever Nona!

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