Ralph Raymond Benning, 88, Windber, formerly of Fairhope, died May 6, 2013, at home. Born March 13, 1925, in Allegheny Township, son of William H. and Bessie (Hartge) Benning. Preceded in death by parents, son Thomas, brothers James, Merle, and Robert, and sister Leona Chaney. Survived by his wife of 65 years the former Elsie Chaney; daughters: Carolyn Halle and Nancy Watkins; granddaughters: Lisa Schmidt, Tammy Halle, and Amy Durst; 10 great-grandchildren; brother Kenneth “Bud” Benning, Sr.; and sister-in-law Ellen Benning. He was a retired mechanic from Shaw Mack Sales, Somerset. Viewing from 5 until service at 7 p.m. Thursday at Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin, Rev. David McGee officiating. Instead of flowers, contributions to assist the family may be given to Deaner Funeral Home, 705 Main St., Berlin, PA 15530. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com.
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