WELLSVILLE - John F. Benedetto, 94, of Wellsville, passed away peacefully

surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Calcutta Health Care Center.

He was born August 24, 1931, in Wampum, PA, the son of the late Frank and Teresa

(Cavalier) Bennett. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by two

brothers: Guy Bennett and Mike Benedetto; and four sisters: Lucy Tammaro, Josephine

Crea, Angeline DeFilippo, and Mary Maria.

John was previously employed for 33 years as a storeroom clerk at Titanium Metals and

then as a mutual clerk at Mountaineer Racetrack and Casino until his full retirement.

John was a hard worker & an active family man. His Italian heritage and family were the

most important things to him. The family was always together every Sunday after

church for family dinners and spent spare time vacationing together every year to make

memorable cherished moments. John was also a member of the Wellsville Sons of Italy

Lodge 657 and enjoyed spending time there with family & friends. He loved walking

daily and enjoyed watching & betting thoroughbred horse racing. John was a big

Pittsburgh Steeler & Pittsburgh Pirate fan as well as an avid fan of Notre Dame football.

John was a member of the former Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville, OH and

currently Sacred Heart Church in Chester, W.VA.

Survivors include his wife, Rose M. (Lombardozzi) Benedetto, whom he married June

23, 1951; his children: Teresa (David) Morris of Wellsville, Frank (Ruth) Benedetto of

East Liverpool, and Cyndi (Paul) Rosa of Las Vegas, NV, Also surviving are six

grandchildren: Kelly Morris, David Morris, Holly (Wayne) Dryden, Joshua (Brittney)

Benedetto, Alexis (Kody) Gorden, and Jessica (Tyler) Chevront; 11 great-grandchildren:

Jaminlee Morris, Trent Morris, Allyssa (Issac) Morris, Caylyn Dryden, Jackson Morris,

Enzo Benedetto, Grey Gorden, Elijah Benedetto, Navy Gorden, Emilia Chevront, and

Elias Chevront; and one great-great-granddaughter, Carly Ritchie.

The family would like to extend a very special thanks to the staff, nurses, aides & crew

who treated him like family at Calcutta Health Care Center. They made him feel a part of

their genuine self keeping and special attention care for the last four years. It's greatly

appreciated by the family. Also, the family would like to express their gratitude to

Southern Care Hospice for facilitating his peaceful transition in his final days.

The catholic funeral liturgy will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Sacred Heart

Church, 418 4th Street, Chester, WV 26034, with Father Bill Matheny presiding.

Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery.

Family and friends may visit on Thursday from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Roberts Funeral Home, 631

Main Street in Wellsville.

You may view this obituary and send condolences online at www.robertsfuneralhomewellsville.com.