Benson F. Highlander

Benson F. Highlander obituary

Benson F. Highlander

Benson Highlander Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Paine Funeral Home, Inc. - Orwell on Jan. 9, 2026.
Jefferson – Benson Freeland Highlander, age 73, passed away on December 29, 2025 at Jefferson Health Care. He was born in Ashtabula on February 14, 1952 the son of Carl M. and Dorothy F. (Slussar) Highlander. Benson was a U. S. Army veteran. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his nephews. Benson is survived by his siblings, Betty Cooper of Rome, Carl (Brenda) Highlander of Rock Creek, Brian Highlander of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Shirley (Dave) VanSlyke of Salisbury, N. Carolina, Brenda (Kelly) Wilson of Seminole, Oklahoma, Tammy Hill of Warren, several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Della Burns, Barbara Chancey, Sharon Chilson, brother Jim Highlander and companion Teresa Seifert.

A memorial service will be held sometime in the summer of 2026 at the Rock Creek Union Cemetery Chapel. Services are being handled by Paine Funeral Home, Inc., Orwell, OH. Please visit the funeral home's website at painefuneralhome.com for updates and condolences.

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