Harry L. “Bud” Bender V, 39, of McDonald, formerly of Mars, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon at his home.

Born Jan. 23, 1977, in McCandless Township, he was the son of Harry “Bud” and Lynn Hespenheide Bender IV.

Bud was a regional sales director for Novasom in Baltimore.

A graduate of Clarion University as a communications major, he belonged to the Sigma Chi Fraternity. He was a devoted Pitt and Steelers fan.

He was a South Fayette Baseball and Softball Association vice president and coach from 2009 to 2013. He also worked with the South Fayette Township Youth Football Association and was fundraising coordinator from 2014 to 2015 and was instrumental in bringing much needed funds and sponsorships that continue today. He coached from 2011 to 2016. Bud loved coaching football and was a positive influence to all the players, making sure all kids felt special. He will be greatly missed.

He was a member of St. Kilian Church, and he loved the Lord.

Surviving are his children, Landon, 11, Arden, 8, and Harlow, 5; his parents, Harry “Bud” and Lynn Bender of Mars; his grandparents, Robert and Joan Hespenheide; his sister, Lindsay (Douglas) Ebken of Cranberry Township; and his brother, Timothy (Carey) Bender of Virginia Beach. He was the favorite uncle of Jackson Payne “Jax” Ebken. He also has many aunts and uncles.

BENDER — Friends of Harry L. “Bud” Bender V, who died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at the McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, 238 Crowe Ave., Mars.A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Kilian Church, 7076 Franklin Road, Cranberry Township, with the Rev. Charles Bober, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at St. Augustine Cemetery, Shaler Township.Memorials may be given to the family for the benefit of his children.Directions and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.