With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Laverne Bensinger of Ironton, Ohio, born in Hanging Rock, Ohio, who passed away on May 20, 2024 at the age of 95. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, John Sturgill and Josephine Sturgill (Miller); her significant other George A. Bensinger; and her great grandchild Baker Scott. She is survived by : her daughters, Linda Philabaun (Doug) of Ironton and Teresa Scott (Doug) of Chesapeake; her grandchildren, Alisa McCray (Doug) of Hilton Head, SC, Jason Philabaun (Lindsay) of Hurricane, WV, Andrew Philabaun (Marisa) of Lewis Center, OH, Brandon Scott (Ashley) of Milton, WV and Sean Scott (McKenna) of Proctorville, OH; her great grandchildren, Evan Philabaun, Preston McCray, Caitlin McCray, Hayes Philabaun and Roen Scott; and her siblings, Fern Wagner and Don Sturgill.

Visitation was held on Saturday, May 25th 2024 from 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM at the Phillips Funeral Home (1004 S 7th St, Ironton, OH 45638). A graveside service was held on Saturday, May 25th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Woodland Cemetery (824 Lorain St, Ironton, OH 45638).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Phillips Funeral Home