JOHN WILLIAM BENKART
1932 - 2015
JOHN WILLIAM BENKART
1932 - 2015
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BORN
1932
DIED
2015
JOHN BENKART Obituary
JOHN WILLIAM
Age 83, of Cranberry Township, passed away on September 15, 2015. John was born June 12, 1932, in Pittsburgh, the son of Earl and Anna (Culp) Benkart. John was the father of Jean Peterson (Jeff Prady), John J. Benkart (Darla McGee), Joanne (Keith) Kramar, Joyce Benkart (Gary Johnston), Charles (Suzi) Benkart and Catherine Benkart (Mike Cravener); grandfather of Jessica (Kevin) Criswell, Nicole Peterson (Scott Hartzell), Nathaniel Rothert (Maggie Williams), John A. Benkart (Carly McDonough) and Robert Benkart (Karlie Malone); brother of Barbara Salinetro (Buck Thoma); brother-in-law of Germaine Benkart and Lucky Price. Preceded in death by family members, Earl (Dorothy) Benkart, Raymond Benkart, Shirley (Edward) Brandl, Carol (Bill) Heyl and Kay Novosel. Also survived by many relatives and friends. John was a veteran of the US Army attaining Sergeant status and served in Korea. After discharge from the military, he went to work in the family business - J. Benkart & Sons Co. of Pittsburgh. John eventually became sole owner of the company and moved the business to Cranberry Township. Over the years, John along with some of the children grew the business to be known nationwide as Benkart Rigging. Friends will be received on Weds. and Thur. 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME OF CRANBERRY, 2678 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township, (724) 772-8800, where services will take place on Fri. 11 a.m.
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Torin Swartout
September 25, 2018
I thought of John the other day and found this obituary online. I was not aware that John had passed and I apologize that this is so belated. I had the pleasure of working with John (and his family) on several project and I have the utmost respect for him (and them). He was knowedgeable, hard working and funny. He really was one of a kind. Always able to find humor in a situation whether the joke was on him or on you. I will miss him. My deepest condolences to the Benkart family.
September 25, 2015
Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Felicia (McGee) Rechel
September 24, 2015
You will be greatly missed, you old bucket of bolts!! Nicest, smartest, most generous man you would ever meet. Everyone knew and loved him. Just won't be the same without you at the office, but you'll be there in spirit with Johnny and my mom and Teeko (Mac)
RIP. John Sr
Have a cold one (strohs) with my Gram ;) she'll need one by now
Charles Thomey
September 24, 2015
John was a great man that touched so many people. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten.
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September 22, 2015
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
September 21, 2015
Our condolences to the Benkart family. My father Bill Straw worked for Benkart & Sons company for many years and my father enjoyed the business. Prayers are with you.
Karen Straw O'Donnell
David Morelli
September 21, 2015
Johnny and family.
John was and always will hold a great spot in my heart.
He is one of the greatest men I have ever met in my life.
My sympathy goes to all those that Loved him. He will be greatly missed.
R.I.P. John.
Respectfully.
David&Gina Morelli.
September 21, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Ed Zawrotny
September 21, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joe Bucci
September 20, 2015
John was a great man who had a kind heart even though he was hard as nails. He built a very respectable business with hard work and dedication . John had a good name with all in the construction industry and the business community. Everyone respected John and no one ever had a bad thing to say about John. He was everyone's Dad. He loved his family and hoped that his children would carry on the family business. John was also a very simple man who did not indulge himself and instead lived a very simple , honorable life. All John knew was his work and that was enough to keep John happy. His expertise in his business was well known. To know John was to love him. God bless you , John. You will be missed.
September 19, 2015
Rest in peace my brother and thank you for your kindness wcb
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