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Benjamin Yorgey Obituary
Benjamin James Yorgey, 24, of Macungie, went home to be with his Jesus on May 7, 2009, in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Pastor Kent W. and Ardyth (Wendling) Yorgey of Macungie. He was a graduate of Emmaus High School, class of 2006 and a member of New Beginnings Fellowship, Allentown. Ben worked for Macungie Memorial Park and Pool and attended Access Services, Bethlehem. He was a member of Special Olympics and Nimrod Fish and Game Club, Alburtis. Bens wish would be for you to live every moment of every day with the same joy and enthusiasm that he did. Dont ever meet a stranger. Theres no such thing. Love everyone. Survivors: Parents; brother, Travis E. Yorgey and wife, Sarah of Lavaca, Ark.; sister, Nicole, wife of Gaston DiBello of Allentown; nieces, Anna Kate and Hope Yorgey; maternal grandparents, Donald and Audrey Wendling of Macungie; paternal grandparents, John and Lois Yorgey of Reading; great-grandmother, Iva DeWalt of Allentown. Services: Funeral Services Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 7 p.m. in Macungie Memorial Park. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. in the park. Graveside service in Salem Bible Church Cemetery, Macungie on Thursday May 14, at 10 a.m. Schantz Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.schantzfh.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Macungie Memorial Park, P.O. Box 355, Macungie, PA 18062 or Special Olympics of Lehigh County, Park Professional Building, 2200 Hamilton Street, Suite LL-4 Allentown, PA 18104
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for Benjamin Yorgey
Bette Seifert
May 7, 2021
12 years ago Ben went to heaven, praying for you Ardy and Ken.
Mark Carretas
May 31, 2009
I know Ben Yorgey since i was at Emmaus high school when i graduated in 2003 i didn't know he just died i don't know how he died either R.I.P Ben
Mark Carretas
May 31, 2009
i know Ben Yorgey since i was at high school when i graduated in 2003 i didn't know he just died my dad told me he just died but i don't know how he died R.I.P Ben
May 31, 2009
Dear Ardy,Kent,and Family,
When we saw you at Special Olympics,we smiled with joy and for a short time,practice seemed the same. For surely,it is not the same without our Ben. He was truly the light,the heart and the soul of our team. We feel so blessed and honored to have known Ben. Now he lives through all of you so PLEASE make us whole whenever you can.Your SO family is here for you in any way you may need us. We will love Ben forever!!
Jayne, Fred, and Eric Bartlett
Melody Lopez
May 31, 2009
The Yorgey Family,
Kent, Ardy, Travis, and Nikki I have to say that it has been such a blessing to be a part of your family. I have a vivid memory of my first time at the church and it was with, guess who? You already know, haha Ben. My family had been visiting the church for sometime but we were fairly new. I remember that Kathy Davis was giving me a tour of the church. We started upstairs, made our way downstairs and walked around the church to the front. I don't recall who was outside playing football or tossing a ball back and forth with Ben, but Kathy decided to run for the door and I followed. Little did I know that Ben would assume we were playing with him. I sure didn't know him very well then. As I ran following Kathy, Ben grabed me with his arms lifting me up. I was so embarassed, but now that I look back at that memory it will always be dear to my heart. I learned so much from Ben that to this day, he will always be with me and everyone that loved him dearly. I have to say it was such a wonderful blessing to be a part of Ben's life I would not have wanted it any other way. I love you all! Know that Ben is with each and everyone of us. He would have wanted us to be happy, carefree, and silly. He will always be my papi chulo :)
Wayne Brearly
May 26, 2009
Kent and Ardy,
I learned of Ben's passing a few days ago through my sister Wendy. I have only a few brief memories of him as our family's lives have not crossed paths often enough over the years. I'm sorry I did not have the opportunity to know Ben better. There is a day coming when the pain of this life will cease, and our Lord will wipe away our tears. Judy and I may not truly understand your grief at this time, but we will still mourn with you in the days to come.
Katrina Sergi-Beier
May 21, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Ben was so sweet. I cannot imagine what you are all going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ciara Mcildoon
May 20, 2009
I remember trips to Dorney with Ben! He once yelled at the lady in the parking lot but in a loving way "2 TICKET PLEASE!!!" then we had to calm him down and then when we drove away my mom said thank you to the lady and Ben turned around to Kaitlyn and I and said "YOU WELCOME!!!" We all had to laugh but that look on his face was priceless, as if he just gave someone a million dollars. The whole rest of the day he would tap us and stare like somthing was really serious then when we would laugh that famous smile would come on his face!
Chris & Virginia DeWalt
May 19, 2009
Dear Yorgey Family,
Please except our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. I was very sad to hear of your loss. If we can be of any help to you please don't hesitate to contact us. Our hearts go out to your family.
May 18, 2009
Ben truly was an embodiment of what it meant to be an ambassador for Christ. Always seeing behind the facades we often wear, Ben could see into people's spirits. His smile and enthusiasm for life was so evident... even from a distance. He so impacted my life by causing me to be kinder and more patient that I would have been in the flesh. I miss Ben the most when we're worshipping at church. I'll fondly remember the times when he was so caught up in worship that I just knew that he'd entered a realm close to God's throne and His heart. I miss Ben so much, but will see him soon at Heaven's gate!
With Love and Affection, Crystal Davis
Donald Long
May 18, 2009
Kent and Ardy,
We are very sorry for the loss of Ben, it was a shock for us to hear the news. We will always remember our times at track and up at Penn State. We miss all of you and will remember you and your family in our prayers.
Don, Carol and Dustin
nicole seng
May 18, 2009
hi ben, we will all miss you at penn state this year, but i know you will be watching over us. and we also will not forget how you liked to dance at penn state . with love your friend nicole seng.
Kim Golden
May 17, 2009
Ben,
I know the Morning Call has circulation power. I wish they could get this note to you. I want to tell you how much I love you and miss your always-loving greeting wherever I would see you. I miss your hugs and the opportunity to find out what you'd been up to lately by reading your most recent t-shirt and checking out your new bracelets. It caught me up without words. Like your smile. No words necessary to know you love me. To share our love for Jesus. One look. One hug. We were caught up. Someday (it'll go fast) I'll get my next smile and hug from you and we'll be all caught up on our love for Jesus and each other. Looking forward to it. Love you, Ben.
Janette Reeves
May 17, 2009
Kent, Ardy, Nikki, Travis and all of the family- We were sad to hear of your loss. I know that you will miss Ben so much. We havent been back to Allentown, or NBF ( it was ABC, then) in so many years but you and Ben and your family all were part of our growth in the Lord during the years we lived and worshipped with you. All of us ( me, Homer and Becki) loved Ben and we have talked often about him this past week and the sweet and funny things we remember about him that endeared him to us. So many people loved him because he made them feel special-he just let you in and his face owuld shine when he saw you. I wish we all had that quality. We remember Ben with great fondness and look forward to meeting him some day in Heaven. Surely I will be walking along and he will grab me-Smiling so BIG and say- "Don't I know you? Ms. Janette!" and I will get to hear his story from the perspective of Heaven. :)
Just one more thing to look forward to...
We are praying for you and have precious memories of our time in PA with you.
Love, Homer and Janette and Becki Reeves
Jay and Nan Smith
May 16, 2009
Our family only knew Ben for a short time since starting to attend New Beginnings Fellowship last year but it didn't take long to be captivated by his passion for life. Always able to say and do what was on his heart--sometimes that was good and sometimes it gave his Mom a workout. But he didn't waste one minute. If he saw someone he could talk to he was right there and God's love just radiated from him. We can all learn a lot from Ben's approach to life. How many people did you share God's love with today? Ben would tell us "Just walk up to someone and say 'Don't I know you' and it's really easy after that". God has a special purpose for all of us. God used Ben in a mighty way and he will be missed until we meet again.
Tim and Kathryn Rodkey
May 16, 2009
Ben, you live on in our family culture. Whenever we say, "I don't know" we say it "Ben style" with warmth and affection.
Gina Hampton, New Beginnings Fellowship
May 16, 2009
Ben is going to be missed by so many. Every Sunday he made my day even when I was down, Ben changed my mood fast with his amazing joy, laughter, and spunk. His passion and love for Jesus amazed me every sunday at church, He just soaked up whatever God was ministering to him.
I loved how he enjoyed God's presence and embraced life no matter what the circumstances were. Sitting in the second row at church in front of the drum set every Sunday, and him always watching not just me but everyone and seeing him smile, Its going to be hard sitting in that row from now on and not seeing him watch me or smile at me. Ben Ben Ben am I going to miss you like crazy!!!! Because of you Ben being in my life and being a huge impact, my hearts desire is to help kids in need and just love on them and impact their life like you have impacted mine.You not only have been a great friend but you have opened my eyes to love people for who they are no matter what the circumstance is. Love You and see u in heaven
Deb Roy
May 16, 2009
I met Ben when we started attending New Beginnings. I will always remember the door opening at Ben yelling, "Good Morning". He said that in truth and with much enthusiasm. Then he would always ask, "Where are the girls" or "Are you coming to youth group". Always recruiting for a social event and he wanted everyone there. Not one should be missing. Just as Jesus desires. Not one should be missing!!
Ben had a big spirit, which is something I keep working at but he possesed. He knew how to get into Jesus' presence in worship and it inspired me every Sunday morning. Ben you will always be a presence at New Beginnings and we will miss you and your comments. I love you Ben. I look forward to seeing you again!
Sarah DiGirolamo
May 16, 2009
When I looked around at all the people who came to say good-bye to Ben I was amazed at the seemingly unending line of people who have been touched in some way by this amazing young man's life. My special memories of Ben are visiting NBF and being met by him at the door with the biggest smile a person could imagine, saying Hi,Sarah, welcome to our church and walking me in to the sanctuary with his arm around me. How many people have been welcomed to a church like that? See you later, Ben - I know you are happier now than all of the rest of us.
Benjamin and Nikki singing his heartfelt Away in a Manger at New Beginnings Fellowship
Gail Okuley New Beginnings Fellowship
May 16, 2009
May 15, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. Yorgey
I was Bens bus driver until he graduated and every day he made me laugh about something. I have seen Ben several times since and he still made me smile. I hope they have a motor cycle in heaven for Ben to ride,he will be so happy as he always was.
May God help you through this terrible time and help to lift the burden of your loss.
Nancy Schwartz,Macungie,Pa
Gail Okuley, New Beginnings Fellowship
May 15, 2009
YES, Ben, you changed my life with yours!
I first got close to Ben at our church when he was about 10, as I was teaching Kids Praise to a handful of young children. Well, he got it! He blessed me SO much every Sunday and Wednesday night (prayer meetings) as he worshipped the Lord with his whole body, soul, and spirit. He didn't hold back in fear of how he looked. He just worshipped God. Whenever we had special services from visiting preachers, he was always wanting to be first in line for prayer. Also, he loved praying FOR others in our weekly prayer groups. I could go on and on. . . God FILLED him up and he kept pouring out his love to others continually, then knew how to go back and get "filled up" again with the love of heaven. Thank you BEN! You are very, very missed, but will stay in our hearts. See you ONE DAY! Just as at our church, I'm sure you will be one ENTHUSIASTIC greeter when the rest of us join you there!
Imogene Kresge
May 15, 2009
Dear Mr & Mrs. Yorgey and family,
I was very sad to hear about Ben's tragedy. His beautiful smile, bright eyes and glowing personality will never be forgotten. No words can ever express the deep saddness one feels at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who loved Ben. Again, my deepest sympathy to the family.
ANN KLIPPLE
May 15, 2009
TOO THE YORGEY FAMILY: SORRY WE HAD TOO MEET UNDER THIS TIME OF SORROW BUT YOU ALL ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS..PLEASE KEEP IN TOUCH
Kristin Strauss
May 14, 2009
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Yorgey and Family: I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I did not know Ben personally, but Nichole had been our son, Tyler's, teacher a few years ago (her first year at Wescosville Life Skills) and always spoke so highly of her brother. Please know that our thoughts are prayers are with you at this difficult time!
Todd Bernhard
May 14, 2009
Mr and Mrs Yorgey,
I wish to extend my sympathy to your entire family during this time of loss. After yesterdays service in the park it is clear that Ben has touched the hearts of many people including me. Ben will truly be missed by those who were fortunate enough to know him.
Todd & Jennifer Lagler
May 14, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Yorgey family. My husband and I got to know Ben through the Wheels of Time, as my husband was rod run chairmen last year. Ben was awesome, he always had a smile on his face, which always made us smile. It was a blessing and a pleasure to have known someone as caring and wonderful as Ben was. We will never forget him.
Todd and Jennifer Lagler
Wheels Of Time
Lisa (Schmehl) Danko
May 14, 2009
Ardy and Kent,
I heard about the loss of your son Ben from my Dad. Even though it's been ages since I've seen you, I wanted you to know that my heart goes out to you and your family in this time of extreme sadness. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope that you will be able to find comfort through family, friends and your memories.
Diane and Jimmy whale
May 14, 2009
Sorry for your loss. Ben was a joy to know. He will be missed.
Mary Bacher
May 13, 2009
To the Yorgey Family;
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Ben was truly an amazing person whose smile could brighten any room he entered. I am going to miss him so much, but I know he is in heaven smiling down and watching over all of us. Ben has taught me so much about how to enjoy life.
Mary Bacher
"Life aint always beautiful
Some days I miss your smile
I get tired of walkin' all these lonely miles; And I wish for just one minute
I could see your pretty face"
MAUREEN DOUGHERTY
May 13, 2009
R.I.P Ben. I'll miss you at Redners. :'[ You will be missed by everyone there.
Kristi Seiler
May 13, 2009
Dear Yorgey Family,
I am deeply sorry to hear of the loss of Ben. I met Ben last year at the Special Olympics and thought he was one of the coolest people there. He was so friendly and had so much enthusiasm. My friends and I always talked about him whenever we talked about going to Special Olympics and were sad to hear of what happened. When Ben came around he brought smiles to all of our faces, and he was deeply missed at this year's Special Olympics. Ben was truly an inspiration and I am so glad I got to meet him!
Amber Kozlowski, RN, BSN
May 13, 2009
Dear Yorgey Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
catherine benincasa
May 13, 2009
ben i am gotta miss you you are a great person and a good track and field player and a good son to your mother and father
Debbie Heinly
May 13, 2009
I worked with Ben in the ESY program for a couple of summers. Ben was a sweet person and alot of fun to work with. He will be greatly missed.
My prayers are with his family and friends!
Jonathan and Luz Padilla
May 13, 2009
Dear Yorgey family: Ben was such an inspirartion on how to love people and love life. He will forever be in our hearts and memories until we meet again. May God grant you peace and comfort in this time.
love always
Christa Wilfinger
May 13, 2009
Dear Yorgey Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Ben's death. When I worked at Dries Hardware I would always see his smiling face come into the store with his dad. :) Whenever I was having a bad day there, he would cheer me up. Thank you Ben! I could not believe the news when I heard about him passing. He was a wonderful person who was loved by many.
Just remember that he is in everyone's thoughts and prayers everyday. Making sure that we do not forget such a wonderful person! And he is watching over everyone.
I will miss your wonderful smile Ben!
Sharon & Bob Agonis
May 13, 2009
Dear Yorgey Family,
It was with mixed sadness and joy that we learned Ben has gone on to be with the Father. We only had the pleasure of meeting Ben once, but he made such a wonderful, loving impression on us. Our son, Adam, loved Ben more than we can say. He was an amazing young man who will not be forgotten. He will live on in the hearts of those who knew him. We will hold you close in our hearts and prayers in the coming days.
cynthia baum
May 12, 2009
dear ben
you were a great friend of mine i loved you and you were very funny he really was a great person i will always pray for you every night i will keep you in my heart and mind i will remember the great times we had together and i was crying at track practice it is not easy to lose someone that you love very much my wish is for ben to look after me and keep me safe from harm
Lee Rackus
May 12, 2009
We were so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. Ben was always a smiling face - and someone that Jolynne ALWAYS looked forward to seeing at soccer. We are at a loss as to how to explain to her that one of her most favorite people will be absent. Thank you for letting us get to know your wonderful son. He will be missed. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Allison Coe
May 12, 2009
Dear Family,
Hey I was on the Whitehall swim team this year for my first year and Ben helped out. Im really going to miss him next year it wont be the same when he doesnt get the ice for us or when we cant say "Ben put a mark up", it just wont be the same, and Im really going to miss that.I didnt matter how good or bad you did ben though we did great and thats the one thing i really like ben about. Its not easy to loose someone and i know that. On October 7th 2008 my own sister was killed in a car crash and i miss her so much, but its really not easy, but take every day at a time and us guys will be fine.
R.I.P Ben Im going to miss you<3
Love, Allison Coe (a swimmer<3)
Samuel Ankrah
May 12, 2009
Yesterday Ben was with us but today he is with his Maker. Ben has lost few friends here on earth but gained many in heaven. The psalmist said, "when we shall awake in HIS (CHRIST) likeness then we shall be satisfied. Ben will rise again and look like JESUS one day. Yesterday Ben looked like us but one day we shall look like him. Ben went to the grave willingly and was not dragged by death. He went at FULL AGE (not old age). When it was time for Ben to be harvested as a corn in the field, The Lord sent His holy angels to take him home and be with the Lord JESUS. In fact the Lord JESUS CHRIST loaned Ben to us and when the time came for the Lord to take him home HE did. Ben is not dead but sleeping. He has taken his place in the celestial choir singing the song of Moses and the song of the LAMB. May the Holy Spirit comfort the family and the napkins JESUS left in the tomb be used to wipe all tears.
Deborah Kocher
May 12, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. While I did not know Ben personally, I know he was loved in the Special Olympics family.
Don & Bitsy Galaska
May 12, 2009
Dear Yorgey Family,
We did not know Ben, but we know many of you and we are certain that he was just as special as many of you are to us. Words cannot even begin to express the sense of loss you must feel, but please know that we share it with you and are saddened by your loss.
Diane and Mike Frederick
May 11, 2009
In our hearts and prayers Ben.
Matt and Lynn O'Connell
May 11, 2009
Dear Yorgey Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I remember coaching Ben in soccer and he was a great athlete to the whole team. He will surely be missed.
Sincerely,
Karl Scheffy
May 11, 2009
Dear Kent & Ardith,
Barb & I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Ben always had a smile and a big "HI" for me when he saw me.....and I enjoyed the truckers blowing their horns for him as much as he did. He brought much joy to our little neighborhood.
nicole seng
May 11, 2009
dear yorgey, ben will be very missed. and his smile and laughs will be missed. and so i know he is being watched over by carol . and watching over us . love ben friend nicole seng
Matt Aaron, CEO SOPA
May 11, 2009
The thoughts and prayers of the Special Olympics Pennsylvania family are with you.
Coach Katie & Rhonda Weidner
May 11, 2009
Dear Yorgey Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. We are sorry for your loss but Ben is certainly Heaven's gain! Coach Katie and I were overcome with grief but Katie made light of it and said "Ben is probably sitting up there right now with his arm around GOD saying "this is MY GUY!"
Ben certainly touched alot of lives, at practice and events. I know our lives were blessed by him. We hope that you will find comfort knowing how many people loved him. That wonderful grin is forever etched in our minds and we will remember his enthusiasm and will take comfort in knowing that Ben is finally "running in his lane". May the peace of GOD be with you all.
Renzo Viscardi
May 11, 2009
Dear Yorgey Family,
I'd like to extend my deepest sympathies to you in your loss.
I know Ben is in a wonderful place with God. I will miss seeing him at Jody's and our talks about dating. I enjoyed laughing with Ben.
Sincerely,
Lora Nailor
May 11, 2009
Dear Yorgey Family,
My prayers and sympathy are with you during this difficult time. I had the pleasure of meeting Ben for the first time at the whitehall swimming pool. Brent swam at the time and get to know Ben very well. It was always nice to see him smiling and laughing. Then Ben came to Access Services where I am employed. What a joy. He would always say, Hey I know you, you're Brents MOM and put his arm around me. He also had the pleasure to work with my Oldest son Derrick in which he would ask about the big boy and ask how he is doing. I will miss that big smile the arm around me as we talked about Brent and Derrick. He will always be in my thoughts and his laughter will remain with me forever.
May God carry you during this time.
Lora
May 11, 2009
Dear Yorgey Family,
Our thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with you. May you truly experience the peace, comfort and joy that surpasses all human understanding, but comes when we trust all the promises of God. Love, joy, enthusiasm for life and people radiated through Ben. He will be missed greatly! If only Ben’s words "I know you" would be in all of our hearts and flow from our lips as easily as they did for Ben. Three simple words certainly enhance the flavor of every relationship. In Ben’s memory, may we feel and mean “I know you” as passionately and joyfully as Ben did.
Michael , Laura, Elijah & Elisha
JIM AND SANAE WHALE
May 11, 2009
DEAR KENT AND ARDY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST BEN WAS A JOY TO KNOW AND WE WILL MISS HIM.
Risa Donegan
May 11, 2009
I met Ben while working at EHS. Every day that I was him would bring sunshine into my day. If I am down, I shall think of Ben and smile. With sincere condolences.
George/Rita Orner
May 11, 2009
Dear Kent and Ardie, It seems so soon for this young man to be in the presence of the Lord but in His wisdom and mercy God took Ben home. What a blessing to read tributes of his testimony and love for God and others. We are saddened by your loss but rejoice in Ben's gain! We are praying!
George and Rita Orner (now in Greenville SC)
Gary & Tricia Kantola
May 11, 2009
Kent, Ardy & family,
From a part of your 'family of faith' I am praying for your strength and peace in Christ. We honor you today, knowing how you valiantly cared for Ben. His life so positively reflected your family's love for him and commitment to his love for Jesus and all of us who Ben touched. We love you and grieve with you, and pray that every day Ben & Jesus will give you hope for our eternal family reunion. Your friends forever!
Kim Martin
May 11, 2009
Dear Kent and Ardy,
Ken, Sarah, and I were deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Ben. He was one of the most bright and shining people we knew, always enthusiastic and always full of energy and good cheer. He is a great loss, not only to us, but to the whole community because when we would take him in the cruise the Friday before the Wheels of Time Rod Run, he was known by everyone as we drove by. He would always turn and say "They know me!" and then laugh. It was "They know me" again and again as we drove through Emmaus and Macungie. Everyone yelled, "Hi, Ben!" We felt like we had a celebrity in the car, which of course we did!
We now know that Ben is with the Lord and, if possible, is even happier than he was here on this earth, but it is a great loss to all of us, and especially your family. We will keep you, the Yorgey family, in prayer for God's comfort during this difficult time.
Elizabeth, Mike and Terry (Uncle Tim too)
May 11, 2009
Dear Yorgey Family,
While we knew Ben from Special Olympics, through Elizabeth, we not know Ben as well as many other people, but that didn't matter to Ben. As other people have written Ben was always smiling, happy and so wonderful at making everyone enjoy him in the moment. We so enjoyed watching him dance at the Thanksgiving Feast this past year! In speaking about Ben on Sunday, I found out that Elizabeth's uncle, Tim was Ben's "UPS man". We heard stories, through Tim, of how Ben would run up to his truck and greet him--about Ben's tour of the UPS building...and so on.
He truly left a warm place in everyone's heart.
We pray that your family is able to find the strength that you will need in the Lord.
Again, our deepest sympathy,
The Eddinger Family
May 11, 2009
Kent and Faamily
We were very sorry to hear about Ben.
We enjoyed meeting him during the Macungie Christmas Holiday.
Our sincerest sympathy.
Charles and Susan Caliman
Hank Heimbach
May 11, 2009
Dear Yorgey family, I am a Wheels of Time member and would see Ben at our cruise nites and Aug. show. He would always greet us with " I know you " Ben loved the Hot Rods and mostly the people I'll miss Ben and his smile but I know he's at home with Jesus and one day when it's my time to go home I'll hear that " I know you " greeting with Ben standing there with a smile. My thoughts and prayers go out to his Family.
May 11, 2009
Dear Yorgey Family
I had the pleasure to meet Ben the last two years at The Hitters Edge when he would come in with Access Services. He will be missed by everyone. I can remember the hello and the hand shanks and the many questions but best of all I remember the smile on his face when he hit softballs off the tee.
Diane Krier
May 11, 2009
Dear Yorgey Family,
We were so sadden to hear of Ben's passing. I first met Ben when my grandaughter who is in Special Olypmics went to the Valentines Dance and he greeted us.. I always admired Ben he had a smile for evryone he met and was always so cheerful, I dont recall ever seeing him sad..He had inspired my Granddaughter as to that no one is any different than anyone one else, we just learn and do things at a different pace.
The last time we saw Ben was at a concert at Macungie Park and the last thing my granddaughter got to do was dedicate a song to Ben. May God keep you in his care and know that another angel is up in Heaven watching over all of us and that be Ben and his Warm big Smile... We will miss you Ben..R.I.P.
Here is a big ((((((((((((((( HUG )))))))))))) for You
May 10, 2009
We have known Ben for just over a year through Rejoicing Spirits. He was truly a "rejoicing spirit." We cannot think of our Rejoicing Spirits service without Ben. His smile, his laughter, his joy of life - and so much more - truly inspired us. To know Ben was to love him.
We speak for all Rejoicing Spirits when we say that he will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ben's family at this sad time of great loss.
Much love, Alice Mudge, Glynnis Rea, Chris Limpar. The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, Emmaus, PA
Jodi Romig
May 10, 2009
Ardy and Family,
I was shocked to hear of Ben's passing. Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Ben has been a "regular" at Redner's for many years. He always put a smile on my face when he came for his weekly shopping trip with mom.He was always full of questions to keep us on our toes. He made sure everyone knew him and he knew everyone. I will miss seeing his face. May God be with all of you during this difficult time.
Jennifer Hamershock
May 10, 2009
Dear Yorgey family,
Ben was such a bright shining face. He brightened my day when he would visit the bank. Always ready for a lollipop with a smile, and outside of the bank when we would see each other, he would say, "I know you". It truly is a blessing to have known him. I am very sorry for your loss, and have you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jane Clauss
May 10, 2009
Im so sad to hear of the loss of Ben. I am on the Whitehall Swim team and Ben would always come to our practices to help out. He was always making us laugh and smile. I will miss Ben so much and I am keeping his family in my prayers.
Dirk, Sara & Michael
May 10, 2009
To the Yorgey Family:
For the short time that we knew Ben from the Catfish Contest to most recent outing of stocking fish, crossing that bridge and up the steps. He has been “our guy.” He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayer are with you.
Candace (Soska) MacDougall
May 10, 2009
Dear Yorgey family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I was completely shocked to hear about Bens passing.May God be with you guys, comfort you in your time of loss. Bens happy go lucky personality his jokes, and his smile with forever be with me and forever be a memory in your hearts. God Bless!!
Christa Marcks-Ehl
May 10, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. Yorgey and Family,
I am so terribly sorry to hear about your loss. Nicole had my daughter Madison as a student for a couple of years and would speak of Benjamin quite frequently. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this very difficult time.
May 10, 2009
DEAR YORGEY FAMILY , ARE THOUGHTS AND PRAYER ARE WITH YOU . SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOU'RE LOSS GOD BLESS...
Colleen Snyder Toal
May 10, 2009
Dear Kent and Ardy and family,
I heard of your tragic loss of Ben and want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May you feel God's loving arms, comfort,and strength during this time of grief.
Dorothy Tomezsko
May 10, 2009
Ardy, Kent, Nicky, Travis and family, please know that Ben will always dwell in my heart. He taught me so much about love and enthusiasm for life during those Emmaus High School years. I pray for you to be comforted during this difficult time. I send you big hugs from across the country.
deepest sympathy and love
Dorothy (Ms.T)
Liz Oleksa-Roberts
May 10, 2009
Dear Yorgey Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this difficult time. Ben and I started back in 4th grade, 15 years ago. He was in my class and from that day on, he stayed forever in my heart. Ben was an amazing person. He was that person, that no matter when or where you would run into him, he could put a smile on your face. Ben loved anyone and everyone. He judged no one. He greeted life daily with a smile, and never anything less. He has impacted many people in his time with us, and will be missed greatly.
Rachel DeWeese
May 10, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. Yorgey and family,
I am so sorry to hear for your loss of Ben. I knew Ben from Emmaus High School, i graduated in 2005. My name is Rachel DeWeese but in high school it was Rachel Brey. I would go into bens class during my sutdy halls and help out with the students in his class. I loved it. Ben would always give me a hug and always make me smile. He was always happpy and laughing. He would laugh at the silly things I said. He was so sweet. When he would see me in the halls he would yell out HIIII RACHEL...and he loved his family, he always talked about them and espically his sister. One time he told me about going snow tubing with her over by eyer,he said it was so fun. I will always remember him. A friend of mine told me he past away when she saw his photo in the paper. I quickly went on to see. If I were home in macungie I would have liked to be at his service. I'm in El Paso, Tx now..husband is in the military. But my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
Donna Ossman
May 10, 2009
Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God's grace help you in your time of sorrow.
Shannon Silberman - Special Olympics Lehigh County
May 10, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. Yorgey and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, my sympathies and prayers are with you during this time. Ben was an amazing person that had the ability to put a smile on everyone's face the moment he walked into a room. His positive attitude and love for life will be deeply missed at Special Olympics. He is a great inspiration to our athletes as well as coaches and volunteers. Special Olympics events will not be the same without having Ben's smiling face walking over to say "Hey I know you.." His love for life and compassion for others will remain with us always.
Bonnie Kirka
May 10, 2009
I had the sheer pleasure of meeting Ben at a Special Olympics Gala held at the LMCC. I was working out at the desk when he stopped by for a "little" chat. I remember thinking what an asset he was to my day ~ truly ~ his joyful energy was a glory to behold. I know that particular night I was given a gift of treasured delight. Speaking from my own personal encounter, it would, surely, be impossible for anyone to feel like a stranger in his presence. It was with saddest that I read of his passing. As he so freely gave to other, I pray his heavenly journey will reap him bountiful blessings and fruitful encounters.
David & Andrea Hemphill
May 10, 2009
We miss you Ben. We loved your personal visits. You have joined our families across a busy road. You always, always, always said Hello! How are you? Your beautiful spirit and fun loving laugh will be missed in our home and neighborhood. Our words cannot heal your pain of losing someone so dear but we pray that God may give you the strength during this difficult time.
Lisa Musselman
May 10, 2009
Ardy and Kent,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Ben will be missed greatly. We are thankful for the time that we were part of his life. God bless.
Cheryl Burow
May 10, 2009
Dear Yorgey Family,
My thoughts and deepest sympathies are with you during this time. I will remember Ben always with that big, special, beaming smile on his face and in his eyes, bringing joy and smiles to everyone that he encountered. He will be dearly missed.
The DeSantis Family
May 10, 2009
The Smile Lives On…
I still see him pushing Tori
A big smile on his face
Then he missed the walk
And bounced over the curb
He giggled out-loud, it seemed so absurd
“I know you!” was his favorite line
His big smile & hi-fives
His hugs warmed all of our hearts-young & old
He was Ben Yorgey, you know
His wonderful smile, so full of life
To know him was to love him
God blessed us all with Ben & his blithe
May his memories live long
His smile stay bright
As he watches over us
Each day, each night
Kristen Devlin
May 10, 2009
Ben had the ability to make everyone he met smile. My husband and I were lucky enough to meet him a couple of years ago at the Lehigh Valley Buddy Walk that he attended with his sister Nikki (who was my sister Tori's teacher at the time). He was an amazing individual and will be missed by everyone whose heart he touched. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Yorgey family during this difficult time.
Garrison Carrida & the Star Wars Team
May 10, 2009
We were notified by Liz about Ben's death. Please accept our organization's condolences. We were honored to have been able to have met him and made an impact on him prior to his departure from this world.
Sincerely,
Tony Piccolo
TB8702
Garrison Carida
Tara Brady
May 10, 2009
To The Yorgey family,
I work at MMG and I'm going to miss Ben. He was so upbeat and always smiling. I could be having a bad day at work and when Ben comes in smiling-He would make my day! You all are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.
Liz, Mike, Tori DeSantis Family
May 10, 2009
The Smile Lives On…
I still see him pushing Tori
A big smile on his face
Then he missed the walk
And bounced over the curb
He giggled out-loud, it seemed so absurd
“I know you!” was his favorite line
His big smile & hi-fives
His hugs warmed all of our hearts-young & old
He was Ben Yorgey, you know
His wonderful smile, so full of life
To know him was to love him
God blessed us all with Ben & his blithe
May his memories live long
His smile stay bright
As he watches over us
Each day, each night
ANN MARIE KLIPPLE
May 10, 2009
TOO THE YORGEY FAMILY:ALL OF MY THOUGHTS/PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL BEN WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BY ALL AT SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Mike Macenka
May 10, 2009
My prayers are with the whole Yorgey family. As a vendor at Das Awks Fescht, I have known Ben for many years, and looked forward to his visits to get the latest Hot Wheels each year. It was with great sadness that I read his obituary this morning. God speed Ben.
Elsa and Catherin Benincasa
May 10, 2009
Ben will always be with us. His spirit will inspire and keep us smiling even when life does not. He will be terribly missed but forever remembered.
Barbara Bloss - Access Services
May 10, 2009
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Yorgey and family,
I am very sorry for your loss and you have my deepest sympathies and my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time. Ben was a wonderful young man that truly enjoyed life and he had such a bubbly personality that it was contagious and made everyone else around him smile as well. I remember the very first time I met Ben when he came to The Arc for a tour. I had a very wild and crazy classroom and when Ben walked in he looked around then asked "What's all this junk?" in his "Benny" voice then proceeded to shake my hand as Imogene introduced us. After I left The Arc, I still got to see Ben quite often in the community with the rest of his group and he talked my ear off as usual. You can imagine my surprise when Ben joined the L.I.F.E. Room at Access and that surly made me very happy because I got to see my old "buddy" on a regular basis again. Ben could light up a room when he entered it and he made lots of new friends easily because he was so friendly. I will miss Ben tremendously and he will remain in my heart and his voice will ring in my ears forever.
"I love you Ben....R.I.P."
Heather Smith
May 10, 2009
I worked with Ben all through highschool. When I graduated in 2003, he was for sure one of the only things I missed. He was always the perfect person to pick you up when you were down, and to always put a smile on your face. I often thought about him after school, and when I would run into Mrs. Deppen I would always ask how he was. His success in life was almost like our success too. I will miss him much.
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