Richard Allen “Rick” Bennett, 57, of Mahaffey died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018 at his residence.
The son of Ester Shirley Bennett, he was born Aug. 1, 1960 in Spangler. He was raised by his grandparents, Joseph O. Bennett and Lillian (Marshall) Bennett.
He was a 1978 graduate of the Purchase Line High School. He attended Calvary Chapel Church.
He’s survived by a daughter, Brianna S. Bennett, who was his pride and joy; two aunts, Judith Rodgers and her husband, William of Punxsutawney and Ester E. Bennett, the widow of Denny O. Bennett of Glen Campbell; cousins, Janet Spaid, Ron Spaid, Larry Spaid, Kathy Ullery, Cindy Mauk and her husband, Charlie, Dennis M. Bennett and his wife, Dana, Dustin A. Bennett and his wife, Summer and Kimberly E. Taranto and her husband, Willie; and numerous great-cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ester S. Bennett in 2005; grandparents, Joseph O. Bennett in 1986 and Lillian (Marshall) Bennett in 1980; three aunts, Betty Spaid Queen, Erma Ullery and Joyce M. Berry; two uncles, Dallas Miller and Denny O. Bennett; and two cousins, Peggy Rodgers Bailey and Robert Spaid.
A memorial service will be held for family and friends at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Calvary Chapel Church with Pastor Joseph Schneider officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Calvary Chapel Church, 19 Chapel Campground Rd., Mahaffey, PA 15757.
Arrangements are with the assistance of the Reed Funeral Home, Houtzdale.