Edward A. Benko, 86, of Butler passed away Friday, at the VNA Inpatient Hospice in Butler.

Born June 30, 1931, in Butler, he was a son of the late Andrew J. and Wilma (Lawrence) Benko.

He retired from Armco Steel as a steelworker. He was a member of St. John Byzantine Catholic Church in Lyndora. Edward was also a member of the American Legion Post 117, in Lyndora.

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force during the Korean War.

Surviving are his wife, Emily J. (White) Benko, whom he married May 2, 1953; two sons, John (Karen) Benko, of Butler, and Richard (Mary) Benko, of Connoquenessing; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; also numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and three sisters.

BENKO — There will be no public visitation for Edward A. Benko, who died Friday, Aug. 25, 2017. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements by Geibel Funeral Home, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler.