Obituaries

Bennett Edward Kauffman, 18

November 13, 2019

Bennett Kauffman, 18, of Pequea, PA, died on November 13, 2019 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident occurring on October 13. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Keith and Debra (Hershey) Kauffman.

Bennett graduated from Dayspring Christian Academy with honors in 2019. He was captain of the soccer, basketball and track and field teams his senior year. He holds the school record for most points scored in a single basketball game (43). In track, he holds the school record for long jump, high jump and the 110 meter hurdles. He was the 2019 ACSI Northeast Regional Track Meet Most Valuable Athlete. While attending high school Bennett worked at the Lancaster Doubletree Resort during weekends and summers.

Bennett was a Freshman at Millersville University, majoring in Biology, with hopes of becoming a physician. While attending university, Bennett worked the afternoon shift at UPS unloading trucks.

Bennett attended Millersville Bible Church and trusted in Jesus for his salvation. He was very social and enjoyed spending time with his many friends. He also enjoyed physical training, video games, and riding his motorcycle. He regularly demonstrated love and respect for his family, friends and teachers. He will be dearly missed.

Surviving Bennett, in addition to his parents, are brothers Keenan and Preston Kauffman; paternal grandparents, Donald and Linda Kauffman; maternal grandmother, Linda Fudrow; great-grandmother, Verna Hershey.

Family and friends will be received from 2-4 PM with a Celebration of Bennett’s Life to begin at 4 PM on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601. Bennett will be laid to rest at 11 AM on Monday, November 18 at Bethesda Cemetery, 1086 Hilldale Road, Holtwood, PA 17532.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bennett’s memory may be made to the Dayspring Christian Academy, 120 College Ave, Suite 106, Mountville, PA 17554.

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Condolences to the Family

November 27, 2019

I am a freshman biology student at Millersville University and Bennett was my lab partner. We actually had every class together this semester, and Bennett was my first friend at Millersville. I am so glad to of known someone like him, even though our friendship was short. I wish you healing and comfort during this time.

November 23, 2019

Wishing for you peace and comfort on a path no parent ever imagines that will have to walk upon..
Jane

November 19, 2019

Keith, Debra, Keenan, and Preston:
I have been greived with you and for you during this long last month. May our Lord bless and keep each of you; and hold you close during these next months. I mourn with you.
2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (NKJV)
Comfort in Suffering
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
In love,

Bruce Williams

November 17, 2019

To Linda and Don God bless you and your
family
Janice Leakway

November 17, 2019

Dear Debra & Kauffman family-
My heart is heavy for your family. Praying for peace and comfort during your grief. I cannot imagine your pain and heartache. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Joleen Gamber
(former Dayspring secretary)

November 17, 2019

My daughter was Bennett’s biology lab partner at Millersville. We were praying that he would recover from the accident. In a very short time Brooklyn learned that he was just a really great young man and enjoyed her time with him. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Kelly Naylor

November 17, 2019

So, so sorry. I hope your family knows how many people are praying for you. Love to you all.
Wendy Blake

November 17, 2019

Love to you and prayers for comfort in this painful loss.
Janice Ressler

November 16, 2019

May your son’s memory be eternal.
Sylvia Bekele

November 16, 2019

Dear Keith and Deborah,
I have no adequate words to express how deeply sad we all are. And there are no adequate words to express our wonder and admiration at the faith you are showing in Christ. What a witness to the world! When I heard of Bennett’s death, a song popped into my head called Glory Baby, by the husband and wife team Watermark. I thought their words might bring you a small level of comfort:
Heaven will keep you safeUntil we’re home with you
We miss you everyday, miss you in every wayBut we know there’s a day when we will hold you, we will hold youAnd you’ll kiss our tears away, when we’re home to stayWe can’t wait for the day when we will see you, we will see youBut baby let sweet Jesus hold you, until mom and dad can hold youYou’ll just have heaven before we do
Praying for you daily.
Leslie Schmucker

November 16, 2019

We are so sorry to hear about Bennett. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Julie and Ken Wareham

November 15, 2019

You are in our prayers as you mourn the loss of your beloved son.
Eric & Elizabeth Anttonen

Visitation: Sunday, November 17, 2019; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Lancaster Alliance Church; 210 Pitney Rd; Lancaster, PA
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Services: Sunday, November 17, 2019; 4:00 PM; Lancaster Alliance Church; 210 Pitney Rd; Lancaster, PA
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