Alan, "Ben", Bensky.79, passed on Angel's Wings, to God's Eternal Glory, July 21, 2023.
Alan was born, July 6, 1944, in Northside Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio, the son of George and Helen Hinderliter Bensky.
Alan resided in the New Middletown area, until volunteering for the United Dates Army, on May 3, 1965, serving during the Vietnam War, stationed in Germany, with Honorable Discharge, April 17, 1967, from Fort Hamilton, New York. Alan always spoke of his years of Service, with great pride, and loved his entire platoon, staying in contact for years afterwards.
Upon Discharge Alan then relocated to Warren, Ohio, employed by Packard Electric for 30 years, until his Retirement, making many lifelong friends, who became his, "family", for life. Alan was a faithful Son, Brother, Grandson, Uncle, Great Uncle, and faithful friend, to all he encountered. with generosity to his entire families, in both Mahoning and Trumbull Counties.
Alan enjoyed nothing more than viewing Exhibits at the Butler, attending car shows, going out to eat with friends and families, his love for music, and being the life and center of the party, and knowing how to make people laugh.
Alan always loved animals. There was never a time when there was not a kitten or two, always strays, that he so lovingly adopted. His Alice, Willard, Casey, Tinkerbell, Smokey, and many other furry bundles of love, brought him endless smiles, and laughter. They were his companions, and followed him everywhere.
Left to cherish Alan's memories are a Twin Sister, Ilene (Robert) Felger; Nieces, Sherri (Dana) Byers; Terri Bartell; Tammi Sawyer; Kim Langer. Nephew, David ( Tracy) Hoffman; Great Nieces, and Great Nephews.
Alan was preceded in death by his parents, George and Helen Hinderliter Bensky; brother and sister-in-law; Richard and Marlene Felix Bensky; and a great nephew, Kevin Jackson.
Alan leaves behind many dear, close friends, both living and deceased, who were a continuum of love, concern always, along with "Ben's" adopted Niece, Mary Kay Tsigaras Shader.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Alan's name may be made to The Animal Welfare League, Vienna, Ohio; The Salvation Army, Warren, Ohio; The Paralyzed Veterans of America.
Special Heartfelt expressions of gratitude, to each "Rock Sta", in Alan's journey to Eternal Peace.
Funeral will be Friday Jul 28, 2023, with Calling Hours at 10:00am up until the time of the 11:00am funeral service at The Joseph Rossi and Son Funeral Home, 457 Robbins Avenue, Niles, Ohio 44446.
Immediately following will be Interment, with Full Military Honors, at Pineview Memorial Park Cemetery, 4049 Youngstown Rd., Warren, Ohio, 44484.
May Alan's Memory be Forever Eternal. Amen.+. Arrangements handled by The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.
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