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Benjamin Edelman Obituary
Benjamin A. Edelman passed away in Lebanon on Jan. 1, 2011, at the age of 104.
Ben was born in Cementon to the late Herbert and Floy Edelman and was raised in Lehighton.
His early career was as a surveyor for the Pennsylvania Dept. of Highways. He then worked at Textile Machine Works, retiring in 1964, as plant superintendent after 40 years of service. He was also a deputy game protector with the Pennsylvania Game Commission for more than 40 years.
Ben was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Margaret Edelman, and his son, Mark Edelman, both in 1991.
He is survived by his daughter, Betty Creamer, wife of Anthony Creamer, Lebanon; daughter-in-law, Wanda Edelman, widow of Mark Edelman, Ashland; and son, Bryon Edelman, husband of Susan Edelman, Avon Lake, Ohio; as well as nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Heidelberg Cemetery.
Lamm & Witman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.lammandwitman.com.
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Linda Althouse
January 3, 2011
Dear Edelman family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father, grandfather and great grandfather. Ben was a special man and a wonderful friend to my Dad, Wally Stoudt. Fond memories of Sat. morning breakfast at our house during hunting season. Great story of how Dad and Ben bagged a deer! I can still see them laughing about this, like young school boys. I will always remember his kindness and caring heart towards our family, especially my Dad. I am sure they are game wardens again in heaven!!
Linda Stoudt Althouse
Donald (Deed) Gartner
January 2, 2011
Bryon, Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Don't know if you remember me,as I was several years younger than you, growing up on Lincoln Ave. in Robesonia. I remember your father as a very nice man and he was especially kind to my father (Paul Gartner)who was a fellow TMW employee. I saw that you live in NE Ohio, as I do also in Mentor. Anyway sorry for your loss.
January 2, 2011
Mr. Edelman will always be remembered for being a kind, caring gentleman. I will keep the whole family in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Love and prayers,
Cindy Lehman
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