Benjamin O. Wood

Benjamin O. Wood, 73, of Elderton, went to heaven Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, at home surrounded by family and "Jazie" and "Tikie" (dogs).

He was born Aug. 9, 1944, in Elderton, to Blaine and Martha (Cribbs) Wood.

He graduated from Elderton High School and was a member of the class of 1963.

Ben was an Equine Dentist. Ben was an owner, trainer, and driver of Standard breed race horses. He raced throughout the United States, Canada, and Germany.

He was inducted into the Fort Armstrong Horsemen's Hall of Fame.

Ben served in the National Guard for six years.

He enjoyed hunting, fly fishing, and spending time at camp with his brothers, sons, and grandson. He loved watching his granddaughter play sports. Favorite quotes by Ben included WHATEVER!!!!

He is survived by his son, B. Chad and Nellie (Stivenson) Wood of Ford City; son, W. Erik Wood of Indiana; grandson, Shane and Katie Peate of Lower Burrell; granddaughter, Taylor Wood of Indiana; brothers, William and Betty Wood of Elderton, Richard and Gloria Wood of Shelocta, and Gerald Wood of Elderton; sisters, Glenn Mae "Toots" Shughart of Elderton, and Linda and Bob Shilling. He was also survived by many nephews, nieces, and extended Stivenson family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Blaine and Martha (Cribbs) Wood; brothers, Ronald, Robert, and Jack Wood; and sister, Sondra Imel.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, at the Mantini Funeral Home Inc., 701 Sixth Ave., Ford City, where a Parastas service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, at the Crooked Creek Presbyterian Church, 136 Creek Church Road, in Bethel. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Crooked Creek Presbyterian Women's Association in care of Linda Wagner, 123 Summit Drive, Ford City, Pa. 16226.