Obituaries

Lance H. Benko, 58

July 19, 2024

Lance H. Benko, 58, lost his long and courageous battle with cancer Friday, July 19, 2024, at his Lititz residence with his loving family by his side. Lance shared 37 years of marriage with his wife Kimberly A. (Peach) Benko.

Born in Johnstown, he was the son of John Cameron and Lorraine (Vena) Benko.

Lance was an auto mechanic at Keller Bros. Ford in Lititz for 37 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, biking, following the Tour de France, and riding his John Deere tractor. He loved sports, rooting for the Steelers, and volunteering to film Warwick High School football games.

He was a parishioner of St. James Catholic Church.

Lance deeply loved his family: parents Cameron and Lorraine of Portage, wife Kim, son Cole, fiancé of Kaylin Mummert of Mount Joy, siblings, Sharon DuBree (Jim) of Lititz, Yvette Pisczek (Gary) of Shippensburg, Rene DeLosh (Steve) of Keedysville, MD, Eric Benko (Jen) of Dillsburg, numerous nieces and nephews, Kim’s parents, Charles and Veronica Peach of Nanty-Glo, and her brother Anthony Peach (Jen) of Johnstown.

A visitation will take place from 10 to 11 am, followed by Mass at 11 am, with The Rev. Stephen D. Weitzel as Celebrant, on Friday, August 2, 2024, at St, James Catholic Church, 505 Woodcrest Avenue, Lititz, PA 17543. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please kindly consider a contribution in Lance’s memory to The Healing Journey Foundation, 703 Lampeter Road, Lancaster, PA 17602
The Healing Journey Foundation
or to Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc., 1013 Mumma Road, Suite 203, Wormleysburg, PA 17043
Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc.

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Condolences to the Family

August 10, 2024

Mr. Benko and family, my deepest thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad and difficult time.
Linda (Graham) Galla

August 09, 2024

I graduated with Lance and, I remember him as a very nice person; gentle and kind. He wrote in my year book, “To remember the great times we had, leave no room for the bad.” So remember the great times with Lance and May God be with you all during this terrible time. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Cindy Baughman

August 08, 2024

My husband Tom and I graduated with Lance. He was so quiet and sweet. Our condolences to his family
Marybeth (Hochrein) Maloskey
Chambersburg, PA

August 07, 2024

I am so sorry for this loss. Lance and I graduated high school together (and went to senior prom!). Praying for peace for all of you. Robin Thomas Hannah.

August 07, 2024

Kim, Sorry to hear about Lance’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your son during this difficult time.
MaryAnn (Kolar) Swartzentruver

July 30, 2024

Lance was a friend of great quality and will be missed by many.
His calm, yet deep voice and laugh would always be a welcome time.
I am sorry for your loss, yet grateful that Lance fought so hard and kept a great attitude outward during the difficult times and the time he was able to be with his family and friends.
Tom Benjamin

July 29, 2024

Cam and Lorraine, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, Lance. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Donna Benko Koval

July 23, 2024

When I worked at KB Ford, Lance & I would talk about flowers. I once gave him seeds from my one flower, & he told me later that they grew. I know there are lots of flowers in Heaven for you Lance. I know Bob will miss seeing you at work too. Heart felt prayers to his wife & family.

July 23, 2024

Kim and Family,
So sorry for your loss…Thoughts and prayers to all of you! May Lance RIP.
Michael Shultz

Visitation: Friday, August 02, 2024; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; St. James Catholic Church; 505 Woodcrest Avenue; Lititz, PA 17543
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Services: Friday, August 02, 2024; 11:00 AM; St. James Catholic Church; 505 Woodcrest Avenue; Lititz, PA 17543
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