James M. Benson Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James M. Benson of Ligonier, Pennsylvania, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on January 5, 2026 at the age of 77, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Milton C. Benson and Mary Grace Benson (Shute); and his nephews, Christopher and Michael Benson. He is survived by: his significant other Frank Felbaum; his siblings, Frederick Benson (Carol) of Jacksonville, FL, Jeff Benson of Middletown, PA, Cyndi Tresco of Etters, PA and Patrick Benson (Tracy) of Annville, PA; his siblings-in-law, John Felbaum (Pam) of Groton, MA and Patricia Kunkle of Youngstown, PA; and his nieces and nephews, Matt Benson (Katlin) of Dillsburg, PA, James Tresco (Alexa) of Etters, PA, Melissa Linkous of Jacksonville, FL, Samantha Musgrove (Adam) of Etters, PA, Tiffany Bohr (Zach) of Palmyra, PA, Sharon Naeger (Michael) of Latrobe, PA, Marlene Kunkle of Latrobe, PA, Jessica Burgess (Miles) of Chelmsford, MA and Emily Carroll (Brendan) of Shirley, MA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ned Smith Center, 176 Water Company Road, Millersburg, PA 17061, or Husky Paws Rescue, Inc., PO Box 237, Hostetter, PA 15638.
