Harold W. “Kip” Benline Sr. , 70, of Joella Dr. St.Clairsville,, OH died Monday February 2, 2015 at Wheeling, Hospital.
He was born July 23, 1944 at Martins Ferry, OH, a son of the late Norman L. and Eunice Rose Johnson Benline.
Harold was a truck driver for Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Martins Ferry, a US Navy veteran, a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the USW.
He was a kind and gentle man, a helpful neighbor, an outdoors man who loved fishing and swimming, coached kids football and baseball, loved the Steelers and OSU and was known as “Papi” to the kids in the area.
In addition to his parents Harold was preceded in death by a daughter Melissa “Missi” and an infant brother Norman.
Surviving is his wife Eva Fulop Benline, his daughter Kristine Ernest Melcher, St.Clairsville, his son Harold W. “Kip” Jennifer Benline, Uhrichsville, OH a sister Linda Jim Stuckey-Sheperd of Martinez, Georgia three grandchildren Jakob, Skylar Rose and Kinsey , six step grandchildren/great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received from 5-7 PM Friday at the Beck-Altmeyer Funeral Home, 204 W. Main St., St.Clairsville 43950, where Harold’s memorial service will be held at 7 PM with Rev. Henry Mooney officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family to defray medical expenses to: Eva Benline, 67105 Joella Dr., St.Clairsville, OH 43950
Online condolences may be offered at altmeyer.com
Dear Benline family,
I am deeply saddened by Mr. B’s passing. I have nothing but wonderful memories of the times we spent together while we grew up in Brookside. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Dear Eva and family,
So sorry to hear this sad news. I will miss the talks we had about family,his funny stories and how very much you and his children and grandchildren meant to him.The last time I cut his hair he had us all laughing as usual as he left the salon saying “See you next time”. May your loving memories and faith sustain you in the coming days.
Love and prayers,
Tammy
Eva and family,
I’m so sorry to learn of Harold’s passing. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Eva and family,
We are so sorry for your loss and are praying for you. Our family loves yours the Subits and Edit dearly and are praying for each of you through this. If we can do anything, please let us know.
The Fullers in Cincinnati
I am truly sorry for your loss. I will always remember him as a man who loved his family so much. Also I remember his funny stories and the happiness he brought to me when I was limited in a father figure when I was young. I hope that you know that he will be missed by many. I pray that you find peace during this hard time.
Sorry to hear of your loss. I always enjoyed talking with Harold as a kid and he was always very friendly to me and and my family.