Benko

Jaran M. Benko, 43, of Butler, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Butler.

Jaran was born Feb. 14, 1979, in Butler to John A. Benko and Jody Smith (Benko) Beatty.

He attended schools in the Butler and Slippery Rock school systems.

He worked several years with his father in the construction business, doing carpentry, roofing and general labor.

Jaran enjoyed watching sports, particularly wrestling, and especially enjoyed the moments that he could spend with the love of his life, his son Jaizan.

Jaran struggled many years with drug addiction, and often confided the horrors of it to his mother, who constantly attempted to help him overcome it. Although the battle was fierce, he is now at peace with himself and with his God, as he had made a profession of faith to Him some time before. Even during his struggles, he had an infectious smile and laugh that any who have met him will remember.

Somewhat tough on the outside, he had a remarkably warm and caring heart, especially for his family and close friends.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings, Jessica Vozar and her husband, Brian, John “Bo” Benko and his wife, Michelle, and Jade McBride and her husband, Douglas, all of Butler; a son, Jaizan Benko of Butler; his stepsiblings, Rebekah Salles of Arcadia, Fla., Jason Beatty and his wife, Allison, of Mesa, Ariz., and Devon Benko; his stepmother, Karen Benko, and stepfather, John Beatty, both of Butler; his maternal grandmother, Dorothy Smith, and his paternal grandmother, Emily Benko, both of Butler.

Also surviving are a number of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his younger sister, Jennalee Benko; and his grandfathers, Floyd Smith and Edward Benko, all natives of Butler.

BENKO — The family of Jaran M. Benko, who died Saturday, March 12, 2022, will hold a private service in remembrance, led by Pastor Keith Kozic of Community Alliance Church, with his final resting place in the West Sunbury Union Cemetery.

All arrangements are through SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 New Castle Road, Butler.

Please visit www.spencerdgeibel.com.

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