Benson, Phyllis

1930 - 2023  (92 years)

• Name	Benson, Phyllis  [1, 2]
  	20200114HAv- Hans (Johannes) Benson Photo added by Barb Attack Is Fatal Hans Benson, West Pen Employee, Dies At His Home. The death of Hans Benson last Thursday monring (July 4, 1957) came as a shock not only to his family but his friends as well. The end came quickly at the family home at 115 East Seventh Street. Mr. Benson, who an employee of the West Penn Power Co, was born at Wilcox, PA Oct 1, 1897. He was a son of John A. and Louise C. Johnson Benson. Mrs. Benson is the former Roma Starr. Other survivors are two sons and two daughters: - Walter F. - Richard H. Benson, - Phyllis L. Noreck and - Gayle R. Robbins, and six grand children. - One brother is August Benson, Hamilton, Ohio and three sisters, - Mrs. Harry Larson, Kane, Pa, - Mrs. Emma Anderson, wilcox - Mrs. Mary Anderson, Bradfor. Deceased was a member of the Lutheran Church. Services were held at 2:00 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the Hanley-Lindhome Funeral Home. The Rev. Kenneth Lewis officiated. - Interment was in Eulalia Cemetery. Pallbearers were: - Harry Zwald - Henry Martinson - Irvin Whitney - Bob Holland - Hilmer Bergstrom, and - John Cuneo. Hans (Johannes) Benson BIRTH 1 Oct 1897 DEATH 4 Jul 1957 (aged 59) BURIAL Eulalia Cemetery Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA PLOT Section L MEMORIAL ID 98072020 · PHOTOS 5 FLOWERS 0 1st wife Anna Mildred McMahon Benson 2nd wife Roma Starr Benson Children: Richard Himes Benson Walter Fulmer Benson Phyllis Benson Norek Gayle Benson Robbins Family Members Parents John Aaron Benson 1843-1914 L Christine Benson 1859-1933 Spouses Mildred McMahon Benson 1900-1925 Roma Starr Wetmore 1911-1969 Siblings Anna C. Benson Larson 1889-1966 Carl B. Benson 1891-1954 Emma Benson Anderson 1893-1977 Mary B Benson Anderson 1895-1988 Half Siblings Ellis B Benson 1873-1935 A John Bengtson 1876-1938 August R Benson 1882-1960 Children Walter Fulmer Benson 1923-1963 Richard Himes Benson 1923-2005 Gayle Benson Robbins 1935-1999 Child Benson 1946-1946 Spouse of Roma Starr Flowers
  Birth	4 Jun 1930	Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA
  	Phyllis was born June 4, 1930, in Smethport PA, she was the daughter of Hans and Roma Starr Benson. On November 11, 1950, she married John Charles Norek who died on September 23, 2015. Phyllis was born June 4, 1930, in Smethport PA, she was the daughter of Hans and Roma Starr Benson. On November 11, 1950, she married John Charles Norek who died on September 23, 2015.
  Gender	Female
  Event	21 May 1955	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA   [3]
  	Miss Gayle Ruth Benson, daughter cf Mr. and Mrs. Hans Benson and Leo Charles Robbins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Tasillo of Coudersport exchanged their wedding vows in a pretty early summer wedding held Saturday afternoon, May 21 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. The Reverend James Percy, church pastor, officiated for the double ring ceremony. Mrs. John Norek of Austin, a sister of the bride, served as her matron of honor.
  	20220804GHLn- Marriage License Applications; Miss Gayle Ruth Benson Weds Leo Charles Robbins. CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 02 Jun 1955, Thu • Page 1 wetzupdoc Member Photo BYwetzupdoc · 04 Aug 2022 Take Wedding Vows Local Couple Joined in Wedlock in St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Miss Gayle Ruth Benson, daughter cf Mr. and Mrs. Hans Benson and Leo Charles Robbins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Tasillo of Coudersport exchanged their wedding vows in a pretty early summer wedding held Saturday afternoon, May 21 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. The Reverend James Percy, church pastor, officiated for the double ring ceremony. Mrs. John Norek of Austin, a sister of the bride, served as her matron of honor. She wore a waltz length frock of lavendar nylon net over taffeta fashioned with bouffant skirt and fitted bodice. A small matching bonnet made of taffeta and net, and short jacket of taffeta, completed her costume. Her flow ers were yellow carnations fashioned into an old fashioned nosegay. Miss Ruth Ann Tasillo, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Ruth Nelson were bridesmaids. Their waltz length gowns were of yellow nylon net over taffeta, and they wore matching taffeta jackets and small bonnets. They also carried nosegay bouquets of yellow carnations. The bride, escorted to the altar by her father, and given in marriage by him, wore a traditional floor length wedding gown of white nylon tulle and lace over satin. The gown featured a fitted bodice and four tiered skirt with lace drape and long tapering sleeves of lace. Her fingertip veil fell from a small crown of white encrusted with pearls, and she carried a white Bible topped with white orchid and lilies of the valley, from which long streamers fell to the floor. William Brocklebank played tra ditional wedding music preceding and during the ceremony and accom panied Miss Ruth Parisella, who sang "Because," and as the couple knelt at the altar, "The Lord's Prayer." James Blanchard, Hornell, N. Y., an uncle of the bridegroom, was best man. Ushers were Don Tasillo of Coudersport and David Anderson of Wilcox, cousins of the couple. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Sweden Valley Grange Hall for over 100 friends and relatives of the newly weds, Mr. and Mrs. Robbins departed late in the afternoon for Niagara Falls and points in Canada. Last week they motored to Norfolk, Va., where Seaman First Class Robbins is presently stationed with the U.S. Navy aboard the S. S. Rockwell. Mrs. Robbins, a graduate of Coudersport High School, will return next week, and will continue her work as secretary with the Pennsylvania State Employment Service. Mr. Robbins is a graduate of the Cattaraugus, N. Y. High School and has served with the Navy for the past two and one-half years. Marriage License Applications May 26 Lyle E. Morgan, Osceola, Pa.; Charlotte Parsons, Addison, N. Y. May 26 Jack Nelson Rathbun and Helen Rosemary Price, Genesee. May 27 Robert A. Bennett and Rosemerry J. Hobs, Perry, N. Y. May 27 Charles E. Clemens, Wellsville, N. Y.; Hazel Catherine Kemp, Andover, N. Y. May 27 James T. Walaski and Shirley A. Roche, Coudersport. May 28 Paul Wood and Elbertu Sherwood, Coudersport. May 28 Augustine W. Padilla and M. Norma Peters, Austin. May 28 Jesse Rexford Campbell and Betty Jane Weaver, Austin. May 31 Lacie Gene Link arid Pearl Marie Kio, Keating Summit. Clipping location on The Potter Enterprise page 1 CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 02 Jun 1955, Thu • Page 1 wetzupdoc Member Photo BYwetzupdoc · 04 Aug 2022
  Death	12 May 2023	UPMC Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
  	Phyllis B. Norek passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 at UPMC Cole.
  Burial	20 May 2023	Saint Eulalia Cemetery, Eulalia, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
  	Friends will be received at the St. Eulalia Catholic Church 6 Maple Street, Coudersport on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 10:00am, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am followed by a luncheon at St. Eulalia’s Parish Center Coudersport.
  Person ID	I75737	WETZEL-SPRING

  
  

  Father	Benson, Johannes,   b. 1 Oct 1897, Wilcox, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA d. 4 Jul 1957 (Age 59 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Starr, Roma,   b. 24 Jun 1911, Duke Center, Otto, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA d. 26 Jan 1969, Kane, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 57 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Family ID	F49117	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Norek, John Charles   d. 23 Sep 2015
  Marriage	11 Nov 1950
  	On November 11, 1950, she married John Charles Norek who died on September 23, 2015.
  Children	1. Norek, Kris  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   2. Norek, Gayle  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   3. Norek, Kevin  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
  Family ID	F51005	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Birth - 4 Jun 1930 - Smethport, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA Event - Miss Gayle Ruth Benson, daughter cf Mr. and Mrs. Hans Benson and Leo Charles Robbins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Tasillo of Coudersport exchanged their wedding vows in a pretty early summer wedding held Saturday afternoon, May 21 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. The Reverend James Percy, church pastor, officiated for the double ring ceremony. Mrs. John Norek of Austin, a sister of the bride, served as her matron of honor. - 21 May 1955 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA Burial - 20 May 2023 - Saint Eulalia Cemetery, Eulalia, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Photos		Screenshot (114) 20240308GHLn- https://solomonswords.net/phyllis-b-norek-92-of-coudersport-pa/ OBITUARIES Phyllis B. Norek, 92, Of Coudersport, PA. solomonswords 0 Comments May 17, 2023 Phyllis B. Norek passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 at UPMC Cole. Phyllis was born June 4, 1930, in Smethport PA, she was the daughter of Hans and Roma Starr Benson. On November…
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  20240308GHLn- https://solomonswords.net/phyllis-b-norek-92-of-coudersport-pa/ OBITUARIES Phyllis B. Norek, 92, Of Coudersport, PA. solomonswords 0 Comments May 17, 2023 Phyllis B. Norek passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 at UPMC Cole. Phyllis was born June 4, 1930, in Smethport PA, she was the daughter of Hans and Roma Starr Benson. On November 11, 1950, she married John Charles Norek who died on September 23, 2015. She was a member of Saint Eulalia Catholic Church. Phyllis is survived by children Kris (Harold) Hawkes of Coudersport, Gayle (Jeff) Potocek of Coudersport and Kevin (Kelley) Norek of Portville, NY; grandchildren Dr. Lindsay (Jesse) Graham of Jamestown, PA, Dr. Leslie (Steve) Freeman of Birdsboro, PA, Derek (Julie) Anthony of Bellefonte, PA, Jillian Anthony of Erie, PA, Kyle Norek of Portville, NY and Kelsie Norek of Ithaca, NY. Great-grandchildren Jessica, John, Gabriel and Serci Graham, Novella and Ellory Freeman and Charles Anthony.Phyllis is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Richard and Walter Benson and sisters Gayle Robbins and Kathryn Benson. Friends will be received at the St. Eulalia Catholic Church 6 Maple Street, Coudersport on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 10:00am, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am followed by a luncheon at St. Eulalia’s Parish Center Coudersport. Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com Memorials may be made to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport PA 16915

  
  

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  [S1115] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;), Starr Benson Wetmore, Roma and infant Benson. Record for Roma Benson Starr Wetmore (16) facts 20200114HAv- Roma Starr Wetmore Photo added by Carl Davis Picture of Added by Barb Roma Starr Wetmore BIRTH 24 Jun 1911 DEATH 26 Jan 1969 (aged 57) BURIAL Eulalia Cemetery Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA PLOT - Section L MEMORIAL ID 98073287 · PHOTOS 2 FLOWERS 0 Roma Benson married Eugene Wetmore after the death of her first husband Hans Benson. Family Members Spouse Hans (Johannes) Benson 1897-1957 Children Gayle Benson Robbins 1935-1999 Child Benson 1946-1946 Flowers ___________ 20200114HAv- Child Benson Photo added by Carl Davis Child Benson BIRTH 9 Apr 1946 DEATH 9 Apr 1946 BURIAL Eulalia Cemetery Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA MEMORIAL ID 98071360 · PHOTOS 1 FLOWERS 0 sibling of Walter Benson and Gayle Benson Robbins Family Members Parents Hans (Johannes) Benson 1897-1957 Roma Starr Wetmore 1911-1969 Siblings Gayle Benson Robbins 1935-1999 Half Siblings Walter Fulmer Benson 1923-1963 Richard Himes Benson 1923-2005 Inscription: Section L Flowers Starr Benson Wetmore, Roma fag_Barb 20200114HAv- Roma Starr Wetmore Photo added by Carl Davis Picture of Added by Barb Roma Starr Wetmore BIRTH 24 Jun 1911 DEATH 26 Jan 1969 (aged 57) BURIAL Eulalia Cemetery Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA PLOT - Section L MEMORIAL ID 98073287 · PHOTOS 2 FLOWERS 0 Roma Benson married Eugene Wetmore after the death of her first… GE DIGITAL CAMERA 20200114HAv- Roma Starr Wetmore Photo added by Carl Davis Picture of Added by Barb Roma Starr Wetmore BIRTH 24 Jun 1911 DEATH 26 Jan 1969 (aged 57) BURIAL Eulalia Cemetery Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA PLOT - Section L MEMORIAL ID 98073287 · PHOTOS 2 FLOWERS 0 Roma Benson married Eugene Wetmore after the death of her first… GE DIGITAL CAMERA [S1115] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;), Benson, Johannes. Record for Hans (Johannes) Benson (33) facts 20200114HAv- Hans (Johannes) Benson Photo added by Carl Davis Picture of Added by Barb Picture of Added by Barb See 2 more Hans (Johannes) Benson BIRTH 1 Oct 1897 DEATH 4 Jul 1957 (aged 59) BURIAL Eulalia Cemetery Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA PLOT Section L MEMORIAL ID 98072020 · PHOTOS 5 FLOWERS 0 1st wife Anna Mildred McMahon Benson 2nd wife Roma Starr Benson Children: Richard Himes Benson Walter Fulmer Benson Phyllis Benson Norek Gayle Benson Robbins Family Members Parents John Aaron Benson 1843-1914 L Christine Benson 1859-1933 Spouses Mildred McMahon Benson 1900-1925 Roma Starr Wetmore 1911-1969 Siblings Anna C. Benson Larson 1889-1966 Carl B. Benson 1891-1954 Emma Benson Anderson 1893-1977 Mary B Benson Anderson 1895-1988 Half Siblings Ellis B Benson 1873-1935 A John Bengtson 1876-1938 August R Benson 1882-1960 Children Walter Fulmer Benson 1923-1963 Richard Himes Benson 1923-2005 Gayle Benson Robbins 1935-1999 Child Benson 1946-1946 Spouse of Roma Starr Flowers Benson, Hans on the fence fag_Barb 20200114HAv- Hans (Johannes) Benson Photo added by Carl Davis Picture of Added by Barb Picture of Added by Barb See 2 more Hans (Johannes) Benson BIRTH 1 Oct 1897 DEATH 4 Jul 1957 (aged 59) BURIAL Eulalia Cemetery Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA PLOT Section L MEMORIAL ID 98072020 · PHOTOS 5 FLOWERS 0 1st wife Anna Mildred McMahon… Benson, Hans w 2 kids fag_Barb 20200114HAv- Hans (Johannes) Benson Photo added by Carl Davis Picture of Added by Barb Picture of Added by Barb See 2 more Hans (Johannes) Benson BIRTH 1 Oct 1897 DEATH 4 Jul 1957 (aged 59) BURIAL Eulalia Cemetery Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA PLOT Section L MEMORIAL ID 98072020 · PHOTOS 5 FLOWERS 0 1st wife Anna Mildred McMahon… Benson, Hans obit fag_Barb 20200114HAv- Hans (Johannes) Benson Photo added by Barb Attack Is Fatal Hans Benson, West Pen Employee, Dies At His Home. The death of Hans Benson last Thursday monring (July 4, 1957) came as a shock not only to his family but his friends as well. The end came quickly at the family home at 115 East Seventh Street. Mr. Benson, who an employee of… Benson, Hans fag_Barb 20200114HAv- Hans (Johannes) Benson Photo added by Carl Davis Picture of Added by Barb Picture of Added by Barb See 2 more Hans (Johannes) Benson BIRTH 1 Oct 1897 DEATH 4 Jul 1957 (aged 59) BURIAL Eulalia Cemetery Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA PLOT Section L MEMORIAL ID 98072020 · PHOTOS 5 FLOWERS 0 1st wife Anna Mildred McMahon… GE DIGITAL CAMERA 20200114HAv- Hans (Johannes) Benson Photo added by Carl Davis Picture of Added by Barb Picture of Added by Barb See 2 more Hans (Johannes) Benson BIRTH 1 Oct 1897 DEATH 4 Jul 1957 (aged 59) BURIAL Eulalia Cemetery Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA PLOT Section L MEMORIAL ID 98072020 · PHOTOS 5 FLOWERS 0 1st wife Anna Mildred McMahon… [S292] newspaper: Potter Leader Enterprise-, 02 Jun 1955, Thu • p1 Marriage License Applications; Miss Gayle Ruth Benson Weds Leo Charles Robbins. 20220804GHLn-. Gayle Ruth Benson (1) fact 20240308GHLn- Source added to Newspaper clipping ... 20220804GHLn- Marriage License Applications; Miss Gayle Ruth Benson Weds Leo Charles Robbins. CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 02 Jun 1955, Thu • Page 1 wetzupdoc Member Photo BYwetzupdoc · 04 Aug 2022 Take Wedding Vows Local Couple Joined in Wedlock in St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Miss Gayle Ruth Benson, daughter cf Mr. and Mrs. Hans Benson and Leo Charles Robbins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Tasillo of Coudersport exchanged their wedding vows in a pretty early summer wedding held Saturday afternoon, May 21 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. The Reverend James Percy, church pastor, officiated for the double ring ceremony. Mrs. John Norek of Austin, a sister of the bride, served as her matron of honor. She wore a waltz length frock of lavendar nylon net over taffeta fashioned with bouffant skirt and fitted bodice. A small matching bonnet made of taffeta and net, and short jacket of taffeta, completed her costume. Her flow ers were yellow carnations fashioned into an old fashioned nosegay. Miss Ruth Ann Tasillo, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Ruth Nelson were bridesmaids. Their waltz length gowns were of yellow nylon net over taffeta, and they wore matching taffeta jackets and small bonnets. They also carried nosegay bouquets of yellow carnations. The bride, escorted to the altar by her father, and given in marriage by him, wore a traditional floor length wedding gown of white nylon tulle and lace over satin. The gown featured a fitted bodice and four tiered skirt with lace drape and long tapering sleeves of lace. Her fingertip veil fell from a small crown of white encrusted with pearls, and she carried a white Bible topped with white orchid and lilies of the valley, from which long streamers fell to the floor. William Brocklebank played tra ditional wedding music preceding and during the ceremony and accom panied Miss Ruth Parisella, who sang "Because," and as the couple knelt at the altar, "The Lord's Prayer." James Blanchard, Hornell, N. Y., an uncle of the bridegroom, was best man. Ushers were Don Tasillo of Coudersport and David Anderson of Wilcox, cousins of the couple. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Sweden Valley Grange Hall for over 100 friends and relatives of the newly weds, Mr. and Mrs. Robbins departed late in the afternoon for Niagara Falls and points in Canada. Last week they motored to Norfolk, Va., where Seaman First Class Robbins is presently stationed with the U.S. Navy aboard the S. S. Rockwell. Mrs. Robbins, a graduate of Coudersport High School, will return next week, and will continue her work as secretary with the Pennsylvania State Employment Service. Mr. Robbins is a graduate of the Cattaraugus, N. Y. High School and has served with the Navy for the past two and one-half years. Marriage License Applications May 26 Lyle E. Morgan, Osceola, Pa.; Charlotte Parsons, Addison, N. Y. May 26 Jack Nelson Rathbun and Helen Rosemary Price, Genesee. May 27 Robert A. Bennett and Rosemerry J. Hobs, Perry, N. Y. May 27 Charles E. Clemens, Wellsville, N. Y.; Hazel Catherine Kemp, Andover, N. Y. May 27 James T. Walaski and Shirley A. Roche, Coudersport. May 28 Paul Wood and Elbertu Sherwood, Coudersport. May 28 Augustine W. Padilla and M. Norma Peters, Austin. May 28 Jesse Rexford Campbell and Betty Jane Weaver, Austin. May 31 Lacie Gene Link arid Pearl Marie Kio, Keating Summit. Clipping location on The Potter Enterprise page 1 CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 02 Jun 1955, Thu • Page 1 wetzupdoc Member Photo BYwetzupdoc · 04 Aug 2022 Mr. Robbins is a graduate of the Cattaraugus, N. Y. High School and has served with the Navy for the past two and one-half years. Seaman First Class Robbins is presently stationed with the U.S. Navy aboard the S. S. Rockwell. At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.

  
  

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