David A. Benson Sr., 71, of 482 Silver Creek Road, Johnsonburg, died Sunday morning (Oct. 28, 2012) at his residence following a brief illness.

He is survived by his wife Julia Kasmierski Benson at home; a son, David A. (Linda) Benson Jr. of Johnsonburg; daughters, Pamela (John Wayne) Douglas of Johnsonburg and Janine (Dennis) Thorwart of Fort Mills, S.C.; six grandchildren, Theresa (Timothy) Johnson, Andrew, Chelsea and Kevin Benson and Rachel and John Douglas; a great-grandson, Cameron Johnson; and four sisters, Ethel Steudler and Betty Benson, both of Johnsonburg, Zelphia (Harrison) Beardsley of Erie and Nancy (David) Anderson of Meadville.
Funeral services and interment will be private. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Anthony F. Ferragine Funeral Home, 401 Chestnut St., Johnsonburg