Benny

Samuel John Benny, 92, of Kittanning, formerly of Evans City, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, while under the care of Grey’s Colonial Acres in Kittanning.

Born April 12, 1931, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Samuel and Mary Benny (Hendricks).

Samuel honorably served our country for 14 years in the Navy and was active during the Korean War. Also he had a combined 12 years in the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. He was a member of St. Kilian Catholic Church — St. Mark the Evangelist Parish. Samuel was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion and VFW. Samuel was hired as an Evans City patrolman in July 1967. He was promoted to police chief in May 1968 and served in this position until May 1985. He later served as a security guard at Saint Francis Hospital in Pittsburgh and in Cranberry Township. Samuel enjoyed cruising on the Gateway Clipper, specifically on the Lock and Dam cruises. He also enjoyed the companionship of his two chihuahuas, Prince and Princess. Above all, he loved spending time with his family.

Samuel is survived by his children, Margherita King and her husband, Kenneth, Mary Louisa Benny, Kathleen Merriman, Janet Rivera, Samuel Benny and Renee Benny; his grandchildren, Thomas Frishkorn, Brittany Frishkorn and Alycia Lambert and her husband, Ian; his great-granddaughter, Jensen Lambert; and 16 other grandchildren, 17 other great-grandchildren and other 11 great great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Samuel was preceded in death by his second wife of 43 years, Margherita D. Benny, who died on Dec. 14, 2007; his son, Thomas Benny; and his sister, Irene Benny Molenda.

BENNY — Family and friends of Samuel John Benny, who died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, will be received from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at BOYLAN FUNERAL HOME, 116 E. Main St., Evans City. Military honors will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Kilian Catholic Church — St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 7076 Franklin Road, Cranberry Township.

Samuel will be laid to rest in English Lutheran Church Cemetery in Zelienople during a private ceremony held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Kilian Catholic Church — St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 7076 Franklin Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16066.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.

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