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Benjamin Hoenich Obituary
Born in Minersville, Jan. 9, 1922, he was a son of the late Clarence and Mary Kemmery Hoenich.
He served in the Army during World War II.
He was employed as a press operator at ALCOA, until he retired.
He was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, life member of Rescue Fire Company, Minersville American Legion and ALCOA Retirement Association.
He was the husband of the late Esther Ashfield Hoenich.
Surviving are a daughter, Linda Leonard, Cressona; two sons, Benjamin Hoenich Jr., Reamstown, and David Hoenich, Duncott; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev. Robert Hoenich officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home, Minersville, and 9:30 a.m. until the time of services Friday in Zion Lutheran Church. Interment will be in Mount Peace Cemetery, Branch Township.
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Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin Hoenich
joe gregory
January 10, 2007
Linda & family, I was sorry to learn of the loss of you father.
Debra Palsgrove
January 5, 2007
Linda, Dave and family. We were so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Irene Blew & family
Emily and Keith Wank
December 29, 2006
Linda,
Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Gloria Ann Heiser
December 29, 2006
To the entire family:
My deepest sympathiest on the loss of a very dear man.
Frank and Lucy Kaczynski
December 29, 2006
Dear Ben, Jane, and Family,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Pat Miskiewicz
December 28, 2006
Ben and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Robin Sharman
December 28, 2006
Dear Ben, Jane and family,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad and Grandfather. May you cling to the fond memories that you had with him. Our prayers have been with you all and will continue.
Robin & Bill Sharman
Lincoln Park, PA
Verna, Jane, Melissa, Homestead Activity Girls At Schuylkill Center
December 27, 2006
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
ROBIN SWEIGERT
December 27, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Paul and Mary Noon
December 27, 2006
Dear Dave and Linda and family, We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear dad - we always enjoyed his visits at your picnics. God bless you all; you are in our prayers. Your neighbors, Paul and Mary Noon and family
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