Melvin James Benson, 61, of Three Springs, R.D.2, died Wednesday morning, October 24, 1973, at his home. Born November 16, 1911 at Three Springs, R.D., he was a son of Scott W. and Naomi (Wible) Benson. On April 8, 1933, he married Mabel G. Bachtel of Springfield Township. He is survived by his wife and these children: Fred L., Phoenixville; Merrill G. Royersford; Harold E. , Mount Holly Springs; Mrs. Vernon (Etheld a) Stydinger, Carteret, New Jersey and Berlin W. and Mrs. Wendell (Viola) Glunt, both of Shade Gap. There are 16 grandchildren. One son, Jesse, is deceased. These brothers a nd sisters remain: Charles and Mrs. Orlen Gray, both of Orbisonia; Archie and Mrs. Freda Bair, both of Mount Union, R.D., and Mrs. Edna Schwetz, Cincinnati, Ohio. There is one half-sister, Mrs. Thelma Yingling of Wells Valley. The deceased was of the Protestant faith. During his life, he had been employed as a coal miner. Burial will be in the Chilcoat Cemetery in Cromwell Township.
Melvin James Benson, 61, of Three Springs, R.D.2, died Wednesday morning, October 24, 1973, at his home. Born November 16, 1911 at Three Springs, R.D., he was a son of Scott W. and Naomi (Wible) Benson. On April 8, 1933, he married Mabel G. Bachtel of Springfield Township. He is survived by his wife and these children: Fred L., Phoenixville; Merrill G. Royersford; Harold E. , Mount Holly Springs; Mrs. Vernon (Etheld a) Stydinger, Carteret, New Jersey and Berlin W. and Mrs. Wendell (Viola) Glunt, both of Shade Gap. There are 16 grandchildren. One son, Jesse, is deceased. These brothers a nd sisters remain: Charles and Mrs. Orlen Gray, both of Orbisonia; Archie and Mrs. Freda Bair, both of Mount Union, R.D., and Mrs. Edna Schwetz, Cincinnati, Ohio. There is one half-sister, Mrs. Thelma Yingling of Wells Valley. The deceased was of the Protestant faith. During his life, he had been employed as a coal miner. Burial will be in the Chilcoat Cemetery in Cromwell Township.
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