Obituary for Edward J. "Ed" Bender
Edward J. “Ed” Bender, 52, of St. Thomas, passed away the evening of Monday, January 16, 2023 at his home.
He was born on May 16, 1970 in Chambersburg, the son of the late Debra Elaine Bender.
Ed was a graduate of the Shippensburg High School and member of the Open Door Church, Chambersburg. He loved watching sports, especially basketball and football. Ed was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He is survived by his aunt, Bonnie K. (Benjamin) Keck of Shippensburg; two cousins, Donald (Glenda) Beatty and Deanne Stratton; and several cousins.
In addition to his mother, Debra, he was preceded in death by one aunt, Vickie J. Fernandez.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Spring Hill Cemetery. Pastor Melissa Mankamyer will officiate. There will be no public viewing or visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 4250 Crums Mill Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112 or at heart.org.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.fogelsanger-brickerfuneralhome.com.
He was born on May 16, 1970 in Chambersburg, the son of the late Debra Elaine Bender.
Ed was a graduate of the Shippensburg High School and member of the Open Door Church, Chambersburg. He loved watching sports, especially basketball and football. Ed was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He is survived by his aunt, Bonnie K. (Benjamin) Keck of Shippensburg; two cousins, Donald (Glenda) Beatty and Deanne Stratton; and several cousins.
In addition to his mother, Debra, he was preceded in death by one aunt, Vickie J. Fernandez.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Spring Hill Cemetery. Pastor Melissa Mankamyer will officiate. There will be no public viewing or visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 4250 Crums Mill Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112 or at heart.org.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.fogelsanger-brickerfuneralhome.com.