Arthur 'Art' C. Benner, 97, of Duncansville, formerly of Altoona, passed peacefully on Saturday. He was born in Altoona, son of Chester T. and Ethel L. (Fink) Benner.
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He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Debbie Turiano; companion, Ruth Williams; and 8 siblings.
Art served in the US Army during WWII as a ball turret gunner. After his service to our country, he spent his career as a conductor/brakeman for the Pennsylvania Railroad & Conrail.
He enjoyed bowling; ballroom dancing, especially the Jitterbug; politics; and poker. Art was a scratch golfer, and a great day to him was on the golf course with his golfing buddies. He especially loved spending time with his grandson and best friend, Troy.
Friends will be received from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Thursday at The Good Funeral Home, Inc, 108 Alto Reste Park, Altoona, PA 16601. Interment with military honors will take place at Alto-Reste Park at a later date.
full obit: https://memorials.thegoodfuneralhomeinc.com/arthur-benner/5260584/index.php
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He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Debbie Turiano; companion, Ruth Williams; and 8 siblings.
Art served in the US Army during WWII as a ball turret gunner. After his service to our country, he spent his career as a conductor/brakeman for the Pennsylvania Railroad & Conrail.
He enjoyed bowling; ballroom dancing, especially the Jitterbug; politics; and poker. Art was a scratch golfer, and a great day to him was on the golf course with his golfing buddies. He especially loved spending time with his grandson and best friend, Troy.
Friends will be received from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Thursday at The Good Funeral Home, Inc, 108 Alto Reste Park, Altoona, PA 16601. Interment with military honors will take place at Alto-Reste Park at a later date.
full obit: https://memorials.thegoodfuneralhomeinc.com/arthur-benner/5260584/index.php
Arthur 'Art' C. Benner, 97, of Duncansville, formerly of Altoona, passed peacefully on Saturday. He was born in Altoona, son of Chester T. and Ethel L. (Fink) Benner.
~~~
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Debbie Turiano; companion, Ruth Williams; and 8 siblings.
Art served in the US Army during WWII as a ball turret gunner. After his service to our country, he spent his career as a conductor/brakeman for the Pennsylvania Railroad & Conrail.
He enjoyed bowling; ballroom dancing, especially the Jitterbug; politics; and poker. Art was a scratch golfer, and a great day to him was on the golf course with his golfing buddies. He especially loved spending time with his grandson and best friend, Troy.
Friends will be received from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Thursday at The Good Funeral Home, Inc, 108 Alto Reste Park, Altoona, PA 16601. Interment with military honors will take place at Alto-Reste Park at a later date.
full obit: https://memorials.thegoodfuneralhomeinc.com/arthur-benner/5260584/index.php
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He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Debbie Turiano; companion, Ruth Williams; and 8 siblings.
Art served in the US Army during WWII as a ball turret gunner. After his service to our country, he spent his career as a conductor/brakeman for the Pennsylvania Railroad & Conrail.
He enjoyed bowling; ballroom dancing, especially the Jitterbug; politics; and poker. Art was a scratch golfer, and a great day to him was on the golf course with his golfing buddies. He especially loved spending time with his grandson and best friend, Troy.
Friends will be received from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Thursday at The Good Funeral Home, Inc, 108 Alto Reste Park, Altoona, PA 16601. Interment with military honors will take place at Alto-Reste Park at a later date.
full obit: https://memorials.thegoodfuneralhomeinc.com/arthur-benner/5260584/index.php
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