Charles William Benesek Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Charles William Benesek (Petersburg, Virginia), born in Prince George, Virginia, who passed away on November 27, 2025, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Irving John Benesek, Sr. and Helen Charvat Benesek; and his siblings, Helen B. Hoover and Irving J. Benesek, Jr.. He is survived by: his wife Barbara Debnam Benesek; his children, William Burton Benesek (Tyne) and Lesley B. McNew (James); his grandchildren, Ethan McNew (Kayla), Emma Knight (Addison) and Kaitlyn Benesek; his sister Sheryle B. Okum (Bob); and his sister-in-law Kathy Benesek. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 15th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Alvin Small Funeral Home and Crematory (3935 S Crater Rd, Petersburg, VA 23805). A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 15th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, or your local animal shelter.
