Robert Henry Benko D.D.S.

Robert Henry Benko D.D.S. obituary, Johnstown, PA

Robert Henry Benko D.D.S.

Robert Benko Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 8 to Sep. 10, 2009.
BENKO – Robert Henry, D.D.S., 77, North Julian Street, Ebensburg, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Sept. 7, 2009, at home after a short bout with leukemia. Born Feb. 7, 1932, in Revloc, son of the late Albert and Susan (Reitler) Benko. Preceded in death  by brother, Floyd Albert. Survived by wife, the former Eleanor Reese, to whom he was married 52 years; sons: Tod Robert, Ebensburg,  Kip Reese, married to Denise McGowan, Allison Park; and Dane David, married to Victoria Lue, Butler; and grandchildren: Blake, Savannah and Avery. Also survived by sister, Jean Neilson, Portage. He graduated from the former Ebensburg-Cambria High School, University of Pittsburgh and Georgetown University School of Dentistry. Dr. Benko practiced dentistry in Ebensburg for 35 years. Bob was a Navy veteran of the Korean War, member of the American Dental Association and Pennsylvania Dental Society and was a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. Also a member of Ebensburg First United Church of Christ (Congregational). He truly enjoyed his chosen field of dentistry and spending time at his cabin. Per Bob's request, there will be no public viewing. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Ebensburg First United Church of Christ, William Plummer, lay minister, officiating. Interment, Lloyd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bob's name may be made to Ebensburg- Cambria Free Public Library (www.cclib.lib.pa.us/Ebensburg) or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Ebensburg.

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September 16, 2009

Lisa Westrick-Surkovich posted to the memorial.

September 14, 2009

Vonnie Jacobs posted to the memorial.

September 12, 2009

Gary Pollock posted to the memorial.

Lisa Westrick-Surkovich

September 16, 2009

Dear Kip,Denise, Mrs. Benko and family,
I was sorry to hear of the loss of your dear father/husband. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Vonnie Jacobs

September 14, 2009

Dear Elenore,and family,
So sorry to hear of Doc Benko passing,He was a great Man,he was always good to us,Rusty was so glad he got to visit him this summer,all our kids had great respect for doc,as Andy,and I do,we'll certainly miss him. Please no you& your family are in my prayers,and we are here if you need anything,just a phone call away.our deepest sympathy .Vonnie&Andy Jacobs

Gary Pollock

September 12, 2009

Kip and Family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Gary Pollock and family

BILL&WILMA SICKLES

September 12, 2009

DEAR ELEANOR & FAMILY,
MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOURS AT THIS TIME. I FEEL VERY SAD ABOUT BOB HE WAS A VERY GOOD FRIEND. HE NEVER SAID NO WHEN I NEEDED HIM AT THE CHURCH. WE HAD A LOT IN COMMON HE WAS ALWAYS WORKING HARD. WE WOULD TALK A LOT ABOUT TRACTORS AND MOWERS AND HOW TO BUILD THINGS AND THEN HOW TO FIX THINGS WHEN THEY BREAK.I WILL MISS BOB VERY MUCH. I WILL REMEMBER HIM AND HIS SMILE. MAY GOD BLESS HIS SOUL.
BILL

Randy Wilson

September 11, 2009

The Central Cambria Cross Country Family past and present would like to express it's sympathy to the family of "Doc" Benko. All the athletes and coaches just loved Doc and really appreciate/d the opportunity to run out at the farm. He will be in our hearts forever.

Paul Duman

September 10, 2009

To the Benko Family

I was sorry to hear of the passing of your husband/father. He was my dentist for about 25 years and I always got along with him. This year was the 31st anniversary of my mother's death and I just want to express this to you; feel fortunate for having him in your lives as long as your did. He was a great man and will be dearly missed by all.

Paul (P.J.) Duman

Mike Turturro

September 10, 2009

Kip, Denise, Mrs. Benko and family,

My deepest sympathy for your loss. I feel privileged to have met Dr. Benko and fondly recall him as such a remarkable man. I'll never forget Dr. Benko's energy and enthusiasm helping Denise staff the dental box booth at the ACEP meeting, chatting it up with the participants, grinning from ear to ear.

Mike Turturro

Joe & Jodine Kane

September 10, 2009

Dear Mrs. Benko, Kip,Denise & Savannah, Dane, Vickie & Blake & Avery and Tod,

Please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. I look forward to visiting with you very soon.

Sincerely,
Joe and Jodine Kane

Marla Norman

September 10, 2009

To Mrs. Benko and Family,
Mr. Benko was an absolutely wonderful person. We are so fortunate to have neighbors like Kip and Denise, and to have had the opportunity to meet your families. Both families have suffered great losses recently, but please take comfort in knowing that God and your Faith will see you through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
John, Marla, Trey and Jalen Norman

PAT McKENRICK

September 10, 2009

I REMEMBER BOB VERY WELL, HE AND MY SISTER MARYANN WERE FRIENDS. I GRADUATED A YEAR AHEAD OF HIM,CLASS OF 49! I MARRIED SHIRLEY BECQUET FROM COLVER AND WE ALL HUNG AROUND TOGETHER! PAT McKENRICK,CINCINNATI,OHIO

PAT&SHIRLEY McKENRICK

September 10, 2009

I REMEMBER BOB VERY WELL, HE AND MY SISTER MARYANN WERE FRIENDS. I GRADUATED A YEAR AHEAD OF HIM,CLASS OF 49! I MARRIED SHIRLEY BECQUET FROM COLVER AND WE ALL HUNG AROUND TOGETHER!SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS,BUT HEAVEN WILL GAIN!

September 10, 2009

Mrs Benko and family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of Dr Benko. He was an awesome dentist and knew that I didn't like shots so we went without and he would always tell me when the hurt was going to come. And then it was over. And he always wore the nicest ties! I wonder who picked them out??? Please be assured that you will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you the strength you need to learn to live without your loved one. Sincerely, Ethel T Cunningham

Bob and Janine Frank

September 10, 2009

Kip and Denise,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss.

savannah benko

September 9, 2009

Dear Grandma,
I am so sorry about Pops. I really loved him. Some of my
happiest memories of him was when he would take me to
Build A Bear!!! He was an awesome grandfather!!

Love,
Savannah (Age 8)

Lisa Stevens

September 9, 2009

To the Benko Family,
I am sorry for your loss, Bob was a wonderful man!! He will sadly be missed. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Patti Rodgers Chick

September 9, 2009

Dr. Benko was a very special friend to my Father and our family. May he rest in peace.

Patty Dow-Hajzus

September 9, 2009

Dear Mrs. Benko and boys,
I was sorry to hear about Dr. Benko passing. He was a wonderful neighbor, dentist and man. I appreciated the years of him plowing snow for the neighborhood, especially in front of the Dow house. There is a special place in heaven for him.

Kaveh Ilkhanipour

September 9, 2009

Dear Kip/Denise,

Please accept our deepest condolences on your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Ilkhanipours

Wendy Rager

September 9, 2009

Mrs. Benko & family,
May God comfort you during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Marty & Wendy (Stormer) Rager

Barbara Brothers-Bush

September 9, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Phylllis James

September 9, 2009

Eleanor and family,I am sorry to hear of Bob's death. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Phyllis James

September 9, 2009

You and your family are in my thoughts, Kip.

Don

Joyce (Duman) Killian

September 9, 2009

Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mark Croyle

September 9, 2009

Please accept our sincere condolences in this most difficult time.

Respectfully,

Mark, Anna & Justus Crole

September 8, 2009

Dear Eleanor & Family, Dr. Bob was our all time favorite family dentist. We were among his first patients when he opened his practice in Ebensburg. As our 6 children moved about the country, they have received only positive remarks re' their dental care. We loved to chat with Bob, when possible, on our daily church visits & lately when you were both in the car. God bless. You all remain in our daily prayers. Adrian & Emma Baylock

September 8, 2009

Mrs. Benko and family,

You are all in our thoughts and prayer. We loved Dr. Benko and will miss him dearly. Now, my dad has one more buddy with him...I hope they both rest in peace and give us the strength to continue on here without them.

Love, Marianne, Michael, Nicole & Bobby Nugent, (Fanwood, NJ)

Mandy Ehrhart RN

September 8, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lori (Jones) Hagens

September 8, 2009

To the Benko family,
I was so sorry to hear of Dr. Benko's passing. Please accept my family's deepest sympathy.

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