Samuel A. Benyi, 70, of Clarksville, died Saturday, May 25, 2019, in The Grove at Washington.
He was born February 25, 1949, in Clarksville, a son of the late Samuel Francis and Joan Smith Benyi.
Mr. Smith was a 1967 graduate of Bethlehem-Center High School and was a retired coal miner from Clyde Mine in Fredericktown.
He attended Clarksville Christian Church and was mayor of Clarksville for 10 years.
Mr. Benyi was a lifetime member of Clarksville Volunteer Fire Company, where he served as chief, assistant chief and chaplain.
He was also a member of the Izaak Walton League. Sam was an avid fisherman and hunter, and he enjoyed camping and the outdoors.
Surviving are his wife, Linda Baer Benyi, whom he married December 22, 1973.
Also surviving are three sons, Sammy Benyi Jr. of North Huntingdon, Michael (Linda) Benyi of South Park and Danny Benyi of Clarksville; two grandchildren, Jacelyn Benyi and Korah Benyi; a great-grandson, Jaxson; and three sister-in-laws, Jean Collins of Clarksville, Joan Baer of Clarksville and Sharon Wallach of Rices Landing.
Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson Road, Jefferson, PA 15344, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 30.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Clarksville Volunteer Fire Company or Clarksville Festival Fund, at the Clarksville Boro.
Condolences may be expressed at www.behm-funeralhomes.com.
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Don Hardy
May 31, 2019
Sorry to here of the passing of Sam..Spent a lot of time fishing the Ten Mile when we were growing up in Clarksville...A good man and union brother...Rest easy old friend..
Marie (Bunny) Rebottini Benci
May 30, 2019
So sorry to hear of Sam's passing; I grew up with him in Clarksville and went to school with him; he was a childhood friend....my deepest sympathy to his family and prayers for all
Terry Hess
May 30, 2019
May your faith in God get you through this time of sorrow. You are in my prayers.
Sandee & Mo Shimo
May 30, 2019
To the Benyi family, Sam will be missed by many. Our sincere condolences. Memories last a lifetime.
Steve & Jean Regish
May 29, 2019
Benyi Family: Was shocked to hear of the passing of Sam. My brother, Andy, and myself were friends of Sam growing up in Clarksville. Our deepest condolences to the family during this time of sadness. May Sam rest in peace and the perpetual light shine on him forever. May God bless your family.
Bill Hardy
May 29, 2019
Rest in Peace my old friend & may God bless!
LORETTA EBNER
May 29, 2019
Linda & Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of Sam. I know he will be missed by a lot of people, especially his family. May he rest in peace. God bless you all.
Karen Eisiminger
May 29, 2019
My sympathies to the family!
May your memories and the love of God comfort you.
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