Louis J. Benek

Louis Benek, 53 of 433 West White Street, Summit Hill died 09-29-2005 in his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Coaldale he was the son of the late William I. Benek who died 03-21-2005 and Eleanor (Tosoni) Benek of Summit Hill, Pa.

Louis was a 1970 graduate of Panther Valley High School and worked as a coal miner for LC&N Tamaqua before retiring.

Louis was a member of St. Gabriel's club in Summit Hill and a member of the sons of the American Legion. He also loved spending time with his family, children and grandsons (William,Aaron,Jason and Matthew).
He enjoyed Hunting, Fishing and Nascar.

Surviving: Mother Eleanor (Tosoni) Benek of Summit Hill, Daughter Nicole Hedrick and her husband Matt of Summit Hill, Krissy Benek (With whom he resided) of Summit Hill, Sister Barbara Sommers and her husband Louis of Summit Hill and brother Richard and his wife Rita also of Summit Hill.
4 Grandsons (William, Aaron, Jason and Matthew).
He was preceded in death by his father William I. Benek (3-21-2005).

Calling Hours: Sunday evening from 6-8 PM from St. Joseph's Catholic Church and again on Monday morning from 10 until time of services.

Mass of Christain Burial 11 AM from St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Summit Hill with the Rev. James Burdess officiating.

Interment: St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Summit Hill (Bloomingdale)

Memorials: To the Family

Arrangements by the Holmes-Griffiths Funeral Home 200 East Bertsch Street, Lansford PA 18232.