William J. Benner, Sr.

William J. Benner, Sr., 67 of Coaldale, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, in Coaldale. Survived by his wife of thirty-five years, Lois (Hanzarik) Benner; son, William Benner, Jr. of Coaldale; daughter, Abigail Yakaboski and her husband, Michael of Pine Grove; grand children, William III, Ethan, Logan, and Lane. Born Sunday, September 30, 1951 in Allentown the son of the late Donald and Corrinne (Mark) Benner. William was one of eight children. A graduate of Catasaqua High School. William served honorably in the United states Army. Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvaia 18252. (570) 668-2550. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com