Arthur Earl Benson

Arthur E. Benson, of Sewickley, passed away at Passavant Hospital, McCandless on January 15, 2021 only a short seven months after losing his beloved wife, Lila. Born in Bruceton Mills, WV on March 27, 1930, he was one of four children born to the late Earl Lee and Lorena Bernice (Scott) Benson. Arthur spent nearly 70 years as a devoted, loving husband to his late wife, Lila.  As a dedicated family man, he taught by example how to take care of family.  He was known to his children as the hardest working man.  He could still be found at age 90 cutting grass and maintaining the grounds in Sewickley Heights.  Arthur was a big West Virginia basketball fan and had a great appreciation for classic cars.

Along with his parents and his wife, Arthur was preceded in death by his siblings, Kathryn (Wilbur) Fisher, Betty Jane Benson and Dwayne Benson.

Arthur is survived by his cherished children, Theodore Benson (Donna), Timothy Benson (Tracy), and Karen Benson, 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, June Benson and many nieces and nephews.   

Visitation will be held at Copeland’s Sewickley, 702 Beaver St, on Monday, January 18, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM, where service will be held on Tuesday at 11 AM. Burial will follow in Sewickley Cemetery.

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