Obituary of Beverly Benka

Beverly J. Benka Of Easton, PA died Wednesday, May 16, 2007 in Easton Hospital, Wilson Boro, PA. Born October 18, 1939 in Broadway, NJ, she was formerly of Washington, NJ, she has lived in Easton PA for past 9 years. Daughter of the late Oscar and the late Flora (Hoff) Carpenter. Beverly was a dietary aide who dedicated over 20 years of her life improving the quality of life of elderly residents in various geriatrics centers and nursing homes in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. She loved and enjoyed reading the newspaper and doing crossword puzzles. She was predeceased by her Brothers Gerald Carpenter & William “Bud” Graham. Memberships:Ebners and Rice American Foreign Legion, Easton, Pa; United Methodist Church, Easton, PA; Member of the Christian Ministries Assembly Church, Stewartsville, NJ Survivors: Son: John Benka Easton, PA Son: Dan Benka -U.S. Navy (Ret)- & Wife Joanna Virginia Beach, VA Daughter: Jane Farrell & Husband Robert Easton, PA Sister: Helene Bodine Washington, NJ Sister: Dorothy Johncock Michigan Grandchildren: Ryan, Jonathan, Michael, Freddy & Audrey Great Grandchildren: Payton Wesly, Geavanna & Angelina Services: Friends may call Sunday from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. at DeVoe Funeral Service Inc., 136 W. Washington Ave, Washington, NJ. Funeral service will be held Monday at 1:00 PM at DeVoe Funeral Service Inc. Interment will be Monday in Easton Heights Cemetery, Easton. Memorials: May be made to DeVoe Funeral Service Inc., 136 West Washington Avenue, Washington, NJ 07882 Online condolences may be expressed at www.devoefuneral.com. Tributes: My Mother: We didn't have much growing up as kids, but I always remember mom doing her best so that John, Jane and I always had great birthdays, Christmases and summer vacations. We are all going to miss you mom!!!!! Love, Danny Dear Family, I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort and strength in Jesus. With love, Joanna We will miss Aunt Beverly. She was such a kind hearted and loving person and she will be greatly missed. Rest in peace! We love you. Steve, Marisa, Zachary and Haleigh