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Dorothy Benson of OHIOVILLE
06/13/1935 - 03/15/2010Dorothy Benson, 74, of Ohioville, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010 at Heritage Valley Beaver, following a brief illness.
Born June 13, 1935, in Bethany, WV, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Ralph Mihlbauer and Virginia Orr and a resident of Ohioville for the past 55 years.
She was a member of the Midland United Methodist Church, belonged to the Methodists Women's Club, and was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ohioville Volunteer Fire Department. Dorothy had a love of baking and shared that love as a baker with the Western Beaver School District for more than 10 years and was known for baking wedding and graduation cakes for friends and family members.
Surviving are her husband of 55 years, Howard Benson; two daughters and a son-in-law, Cynthia L. and John Metzler Jr., Industry, and Candice Benson Scelp, Wilmington, DE, and a son, Howard R. Benson, Ocala, FL. Dorothy enjoyed six grandchildren, John III and wife Emily, Joshua, Cindy, and Joy Metzler, Gregory and McKenna Scelp. She is also survived by two sisters, Connie Belich, Industry, and Ruth Dunn, New Matamoras, OH.
Preceding her in death was an infant great-granddaughter, and two brothers, Harry and Gary Mihlbauer.
Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 1 to 3 and 6 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m. in the NOLL FUNERAL HOME INC., 333 Third St., Beaver. Private interment will take place at Sylvania Hills, Memorial Park. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Women's Shelter of Beaver, PA 15009.
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Name: Debbie "Chevalier" Blackburn
Relation: Former Neighbor
Mr. Benson, Cindy, Candy & "Chubb" -- I was so sorry to hear about your wife/mom. I always remember her as such a happy person. I pray that God will give you peace and comfort in your time of sorrow. Please know that you are all in my prayers.
In Him,
Debbie "Chevalier" Blackburn
Name: Sam & Lucy McKinney
Relation: Friend
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Dorothy was a wonderful friend and made several of our children's wedding cakes. She is remembered for and by our children for the cakes. Which as I see today, she did not make a profit on any of them. It was a gift of love for her friends. We served with her in Western Band Boosters and she always gave 110% of her time and God gifted talent of baking and service to the organization. I can't even determine how many rolls we made at Easter for a fund raiser for the band. It seems God took her to reach heaven at the Easter time and reward her for all she did for other people. Thank God for people and friends like Dorothy.
Sam and Lucy
Name: Nita McCreery
Relation: Cindy's neighbor
Cindy: Sorry to hear about your mother's passing. My most sincere condolences. Nita
Name: Jerry & Charlene Fedorowicz
Relation: Dear Cindy & John,
Our condolences to you and your family. May your memories bring you peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Name: Donna Aeppli
Relation: Friend & former neighbor
Howard, Cindy, Candy & Chubbs,
So sorry to hear about your mom. She will be saddly missed by everyone. Visiting my dad wont be the same, as I always stopped over to say hi when I was there. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Donna & DJ Aeppli
Name: Jim & Bonnie Dinsmore
Relation: Friends
Joy & Family,
We are sorry for your loss. We have heard many wonderful things about Grandma. Jimmy always smiled when telling stories about her and your Grandpap. You now have a special Angel watching over you and your family. God Bless her.
Name: Yvonne Mihlbauer Bullinger
Relation: Niece/Daughter of Gary Mihlbauer
So many years have passed, but all of you are in our hearts and prayers.
We hope that you find peace during this difficult time. I have so many happy memories of everyone. We send our love from Michigan.
With love,
The family of Yvonne Mihlbauer Bullinger,
Joseph Bullinger, Joslyn and Tyler
Maria Mihlbauer, Gary P. Mihlbauer Jr.
16215 Heather Ct.
Spring Lake, MI 49456
yvonnebullinger@yahoo.com
(616) 638-3876
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