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David Allen Benn Obituary
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David Allen Benn

May 27, 1942 - September 30, 2025

David Allen Benn Obituary

David Allen Benn, 83, of Friedens, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. On Septmber 30, 2025 at his home. Born on May 27th, 1942 in Milroy, PA to Darlington M. and Elizabeth M. (Hostetler) Benn, David was the third of five children. He was preceded in death by his wife Lonna L. (Watson) Benn, both parents, sister Patricia C. (Benn) Fultz and husband David Fultz, and brother A. Walter Benn. He is survived by wife Jacqueline (Hause) Benn, daughter Dana L. Benn, daughter Melissa M. (Benn) Yachere and husband Rick L. Yachere, son Thomas W. Benn and wife Renee D. (Simpson) Benn, granddaughter Megan L. (Yachere) Gallo and husband Louis C. Gallo, granddaughter Katelyn B. Yachere, grandson Ryan D. Yachere and wife Kylie (Hasseltine) Yachere, granddaughter Alanna D. Benn; great-grandsons Ryder Louis Gallo and Luca David Gallo; brothers D, Paul Benn and Roy C. Benn and wife Roberta (Kauffman) Benn, sisters-in-law Darla (McKenry) Benn and Cheryl Benn; and numerous nieces and nephews. David served in the United States Navy from 16 June, 1960 to 15 June, 1964. as an aviation electrician. Following an honorable discharge, he worked for American Airlines in the same capacity. He graduated from and taught at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. He worked for Cool Boy Products of Ohio and later for the Icee Company, where he served as Director of Training, developing and starting the FCB Training University in Phoenix, Az., and later expanding to an East Coast location in Louisville, Ky., where he worked until his retirement. David loved his Lord and was active in his Church. He served as the AV director and developed and maintained a Church website. David was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. He especially enjoyed hunting with his brothers and son. David was very loved by his family and friends, and will be greatly missed. We do rejoice in the knowledge that he is in his Eternal Home, and that we will see him again one day. Friends received 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the Berlin Alliance Church, Berlin, where a service will immediately follow at 11 a.m. With Reverend James Kunes and Ryan Yachere officiating. Interment Jefferson Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Mahaffey Camp and Conference Center, PO Box 277, Mahaffey, Pa. 15757, or give online at www.mahaffeycamp.com Arrangements by the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Somerset. To leave a condolence please visit www.haugerzeigler.com


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David Allen Benn, 83, of Friedens, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. On Septmber 30, 2025 at his home. Born on May 27th, 1942 in Milroy, PA to Darlington M. and Elizabeth M. (Hostetler) Benn, David was the third of five children. He was preceded in death by his wife Lonna L. (Watson) Benn, both parents, sister Patr

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