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Parker D. Benfer, Sr.

December 25, 1931 — May 28, 2023

Parker D. Benfer, Sr., 91 of Pottsville, formerly of Sunbury, died Sunday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill, East Norwegian St. Pottsville

He was born December 25, 1931 in Sunbury a son of the late Dennis M. and Fay Bingaman Benfer.

Prior to retiring he worked as a truck driver for heavy freight companies.

He was an Army veteran having served during the Korean War.

Parker was a member of American Legion Post 44, VFW, DAV, Local 764 Teamsters, Milton, and a lifelong member of Rescue Hose Company, Sunbury.

He was preceded in death by a son, Timothy D. Benfer, Dec 2021; a grandson, Wesley Dewart; a brother, David Benfer.

Surviving are his wife of 68 years Ellen E. Knarr Benfer, Pottsville; a son, Parker D. Benfer, Jr. and his wife Tammy J., Auburn; a daughter Bonnie L. Dewart and her husband William, RD Bernville; 4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

At the request the family there will be no services. Arrangements are under the care of James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville.

Please share your memories and condolences with Parker family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com


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