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Betty Jean Benson

Betty Jean Benson

Female 1929 - 2018  (88 years)

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  • Name Betty Jean Benson 
    Born 7 Dec 1929  Homer City, Indiana County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    Died 4 Sep 2018  Mahoning County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    • Betty Jean (Benson) Georgaris
      December 7, 1929 — September 4, 2018
      Betty Jean Georgaris passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018.

      Betty was born December 7, 1929 in Homer City, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Edward and Grace (McQuiston) Benson.

      On September 19, 1950, Betty was united in marriage with James "Joe" Georgaris who preceded her in death on November 7, 1999.

      Betty worked for Hill’s Department store, retiring in 1978. Betty was an avid bowler and enjoyed bowling in leagues for many years. She was a faithful member of the Struthers Church of Christ. Betty was a very compassionate and giving person. In her quiet and unobtrusive manner, she was always quick to help whenever someone was in need.

      She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Jo Marie (Greg) Carroll of Kinston, NC, Kathy (Ralph) Clinkscale of Struthers , and Jim (Leslie) Georgaris also of Struthers; five grandsons, Chris (Jen) Carroll, Scott (Hope) Carroll, Ryan (Tara) Carroll, Ralph Jr. (Rochelle) Clinkscale, Nick (Heather) Clinkscale, granddaughter-in-law, Theresa Clinkscale and 15 great-grandchildren. In addition, she leaves two sisters, Alberta Murphy of New Castle, PA, Mary Anderson of Indiana, PA and two brothers, Edward (Peg) Benson of Struthers and John Benson of Clearwater FL.

      Besides her husband, Betty was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Doris Henrickson and a grandson, Matt Clinkscale.

      Per Betty’s wishes, there will be no formal funeral service or calling hours. Following a private graveside service on Friday, September 7, 2017, family and friends will be received from 2:00 - 6:00 at the home of her daughter, Kathy Clinkscale.
    Buried Poland, Mahoning County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Person ID I33096  Family
    Last Modified 18 Mar 2024 

    Father Edward William Benson,   b. 5 Sep 1900, Dubois County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Jun 1958, White Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 57 years) 
    Mother Grace Elizabeth McQuiston,   b. 6 May 1907, Blairsville Borough, Indiana County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Apr 1962, White Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 54 years) 
    Family ID F11049  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family James Georgaris,   d. 7 Nov 1999 
    Married 19 Sep 1950  [2
    Children 
     1. Jo Marie Georgaris
     2. Kathy Georgaris
     3. Jim Georgaris
    Last Modified 17 Jul 2024 
    Family ID F11455  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 7 Dec 1929 - Homer City, Indiana County, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 4 Sep 2018 - Mahoning County, Ohio Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S3634] 1940 Census for Indiana County, Pennsylvania, 32-20; p. 6B, line 55; family 94; Edward Benson; 4 October 2014.
      Year: 1940; Census Place: Center, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3516; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 32-20

    2. [S5349] Becker Funeral Homes, online; 18 March 2024; Betty Jean (Benson) Georgaris obituary.

    3. [S2927] Find a Grave, online; 18 March 2024; Betty Jean Benson Georgaris; Memorial ID: 192876579.