R. Joan Benedict

R. Joan Benedict obituary, Chandler, AZ

R. Joan Benedict

R. Joan Benedict Obituary

Visit the Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. website to view the full obituary.

R. Joan Benedict, 85, of Chandler, AZ, passed away Sunday, August 24th at Elmwood Senior Living.

Joan was born in Mt. Carmel, PA on October 21, 1939, the daughter of the late Michael Jelus and Lena Gidaro of Mt. Carmel, PA.

Joan was a graduate of Mt. Carmel School. She was a homemaker and worked briefly in the administration office for the Pottsville School District. She also volunteered at the Pottsville Hospital and Warne Clinic.

Joan was married to Anthony Benedict Sr. for 59 years and raised two sons: Anthony and Marc. Joan is survived by her oldest son, Anthony Benedict Jr, who currently resides in Tempe AZ.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, September 27th at Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home Inc., 1818 Mahantongo St. Pottsville, PA. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 AM until the start of the service. Interment will be held privately at the family's convenience. 

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Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.

1818 Mahantongo St, Pottsville, PA 17901

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