OBIT: Robert E. BENFORD, 1993, Rockwood, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed by Patty Millich and proofread by Alice James. Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ BENFORD Robert E. Benford, 43, Rockwood RD 2, died as a result of injuries received in an accident at RD 6 Somerset, Jan. 11, 1993. Born Dec. 12, 1949, in Rockwood. Son of the late Harold D. and Margaret E. (Marker) Benford. Preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Sheldon and Ray. Survived by his wife of 25 years, the former Ann Walker; a daughter, Mrs. Jeff (Lisa) Bowman, RD 2 Rockwood, and a son, Eric Benford of RD 2, Rockwood; two grandsons, Matthew and Colt. Brother of Mrs. Leonard (Doris) Miller, North Canton, Ohio; Mrs. Charles (Jennie) Gary, RD 1, Rockwod; Mrs. George (Elsie) King, Rockwood; Mrs. Orlin (Carol) Barron, RD 2, Rockwood; Harold Benford Jr. RD 3 Rockwood; Delbert Benford, Friedens; Mrs. Ronald (Sharon) Dunmyer, Elliottsburg, Pa. Member of Messiah Lutheran Church, New Centerville. Employed by Svonavec, Inc., Somerset. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. today and until 1 p.m. Wednesday at Wilbur D. Miller Funeral Home, when his remains will be removed to Messiah Lutheran Church, New Centerville for funeral service at 2 p.m. There will be no viewing of remains at the church. Pastor Melvin A. Kirk Jr. and Pastor Gregory R. Pile officiating. Interment in Somerset County Memorial Park. Daily American, January 12, 1993 [B1124]