Grace E. Benzio

Grace E (Cox) Benzio, 83, of Brighton Twp., passed peacefully in her

sleep on Friday February 27, 2026, at her home.

Born on August 28,1942 to the late Frank and Nora (Crow) Cox, she graduated second in her class from Charleroi High School. She went to Washington and Jefferson Nursing School following graduation and earned her RN degree in 1961. While in nursing school she met Richard (Dick) Benzio and they knew this was the beginning of a long-lasting love. They married on June 22,1962 in Chapel Hill, NC where Grace worked before starting their family. For 63 years, their marriage was full of love, trust and true companionship. Their relationship was a great example to their family and friends.

Grace and her husband moved to Beaver County in the early 70's and Grace worked in a nursing home before working at Aliquippa Hospital where she retired from there after 20 years. She was an ER charge nurse and prior to retirement was the Infection/Disease Control Director for the hospital. In retirement she enjoyed camping, fishing, watching sports, and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Fairview R.P. Church (PCA) in Ohioville and served on several committees.

In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her siblings, Harold, Janet, Jack and Bea.

She leaves behind her husband, Richard (Dick) and 2 loving children and their spouses. Mark (Lurae) Benzio of Ohioville and Angel (Tim) Shepler of Ohioville. She also leaves behind her 9 grandchildren: Brian Benzio, Tascha (Bob) Biancucci, Alyssa Benzio, John (Jessica) Shepler, Philip (Nina) Shepler, Daniel Shepler, Anna Benzio, Sara Benzio, Rebecca (Curtis Kovalesky. Grace also had 12 great grandchildren, with one on the way and also 1 great-great grandchild with one on the way. Grace also leaves behind several nieces and nephews as well as wonderful friends and church family. She will be missed by many.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 4pm-7pm in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009. Additional visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 from 10am until the time of service at 11am at Fairview Reformed Presbyterian Church, 6366 Tuscarawas Road, Industry PA 15052. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

Private Interment to take place at Highland Cemetery, Midland, PA.