Arnold N. “Ben” Benford

Date of Death: September 9, 2020

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To be held at a later date in Somerset, Pennsylvania.

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In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution can be made in memory of Arnold to the “The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research” via their Website: https://www.michaeljfox.org/

Arnold N. “Ben” Benford, 94, of Winchester, VA & formally of Somerset, PA, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at his home at The Village at Orchard Ridge.

Mr. Benford was born in 1926 in Johnstown, PA, son of the late Daniel and Elizabeth Benford. He graduated from Ferndale High School, Ferndale, PA. Mr. Benford was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during the WWII conflict. While in the Navy, Mr. Benford was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal & the National Defense Service Medal. He retired from Penn Furniture Company and after retirement was owner/operator of Heritage Picture Framing. Mr. Benford was a member of Somerset Lions Club and Trinity Lutheran Church in Somerset, PA.

He married Beverly Jane Duncan on August 20, 1950 in Johnstown, PA. Beverly & Arnold had just celebrated their 70^th wedding anniversary on August 20^th, 2020.

Surviving with his wife is a daughter, Beth Schrock of Friedens, PA; sons, Mark Benford (Benna) of Beaufort, SC and David Benford (Karen) of Crownsville, MD; grandchildren, Jeremy Schrock, Jessica Wright, Chad Benford, Erin Oman, and Jackie Moreno; and four great- grandchildren; Drew & Ben Oman, Jordan Schrock, and Malachi Moreno, and sister, Martha Bell Freeman.

Along with his parents, Mr. Benford was preceded in death by son-in-law, Lon Eric Schrock; sister, Dorothy Pauline Castiligione and brother, Carl Matthew Benford.

A private family memorial is being held at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

Plans are being made to hold a Celebration of Life in Somerset, PA at a date & time to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution can be made in memory of Arnold to the “The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research” via their Website: https://www.michaeljfox.org/

Mark Benford

Dave & Karen Benfors

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To be held at a later date in Somerset, Pennsylvania.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution can be made in memory of Arnold to the “The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research” via their Website: https://www.michaeljfox.org/

Arnold N. “Ben” Benford, 94, of Winchester, VA & formally of Somerset, PA, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at his home at The Village at Orchard Ridge. Mr. Benford was born in 1926 in Johnstown, PA, son of the late Daniel and Elizabeth Benford. He graduated from Ferndale High School, Ferndale, PA. Mr. BenfordContinue Reading

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Finnette and I want to extend our deepest condolences to you and your family at this sad time. Time passes so quickly, and it was a real pleasure to have known Arnold and for Finnette to have had Bev as a colleague at SAHS for the formative years of the library. All best wishes, Ralph and Finnette.

Anchors away dear friend.

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Dad you will be missed very much & we all love you. You were a great husband, father, grandfather & friend. You lived a great & long life, & left an impact on everyone you knew or ever met during your life. I know you will be watching over us & with us everyday. Thank you for being the best dad a son could ever have.

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