Mark Andrew Benson

Mark Andrew Benson, 58, died April 23, 2017 in Hartville, Ohio. Mark was born in Akron on November 17, 1958. He was fond of saying that he was the fifth child of Arvid and Anne (Lusnak) Benson. Preceding Mark were his parents; and sister, Karen Benson. Mark is survived by siblings, Dennis (Terry), Carol (Lee) Helfer, David (Ann); and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mark was very proud of his family and was always ready to share family pictures and history with everyone he met. He loved taking pictures with his camera during family events. Mark blessed the lives of all who met him and will be greatly missed by family and friends. Mark never met a stranger. The family thanks the staff at Stark DD, the staff at Chicken Manor Restaurant in North Canton where he worked for many years busing tables and the TWIG work enclave staff. Special thanks to the GentleBrook and Mercy Hospice personnel for their loving care during Mark's final months. Friends and family will be received Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 3553 Northdale Street, UNIONTOWN, Ohio 44685 (one block NW of the square of 619 and Cleveland Ave.). Funeral service will be Friday, 10:30 a.m., at Lakeview Christian Church, 4613 S. Main Street, Akron, Ohio 44319, with Rev. Darryl Moulder officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron, Ohio. Memorial donations may be made to Lakeview Christian Church or the charity of your choice. (Hopkins Lawver, UNIONTOWN, 330-733-6271) www.hopkinslawver.com