Larry N. Bensinger

Larry Nelson Bensinger, SR, 82, of Montoursville, PA passed away on March 6, 2025. He was a devoted husband to Rita (Houser) Bensinger for 61 years and loving father to Tina Evans and Larry Bensinger, JR (Karen). He was preceded in death by his parents Nelson F & Grace J (Buehler) Bensinger.

He earned the Honor of Eagle Scout. He graduated from Tamaqua High School & Williamsport Technical Institute as a welder. He worked at Bethlehem Steel & Williamsport Wire Rope for 40 years. He received his 50 year award as a member of the Montoursville Masonic Lodge, was a 50 year member of the Lewistown Grange 1639, and was long standing member of the Scottish Rite. He served on the Wyrope Williamsport Federal Credit for 40+ years holding the Chairperson position for greater than 20 years.

He loved working on the family farm in Schuylkill County. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting & fishing with family and friends. But most of all, he was very proud of his four grandchildren. He attended all their sporting events, theater events & graduations with pride.

He is survived by his wife, children & four grandchildren; Derrick Evans (Jennifer), Olivia Evans, Emmeline Bensinger & Nelson Bensinger. His sister, Grace Ann Gerber (Donald) and 13 nieces & nephews.

We find comfort in knowing that Dad’s legacy will live on through the lessons he taught us, the love he shared & the memories we will cherish forever.

Pending Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

Memorials in his name:

Montoursville Volunteer Fire Co.

Attn: Ambulance Association

821 Broad Street

Montoursville, Pennsylvania 17754

or

Samaritan's Purse

P.O. Box 3000

Boone NC 28607

Online condolences or a fond memory of Larry can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com