Wendell R. “Bud” Benson, age 94, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Country Terrace in Wellsboro, PA. He was born on Monday, March 30, 1931, in Mansfield, PA, a son of Ralph Herbert and Dorris M. (Mudge) Benson.
Bud was married to Rose Marie (Shamonski) Benson who passed away on March 29, 2020. Bud was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mansfield and the Elk Run Grange. Bud served on many boards including the Tuscarora Wayne Insurance Company, Tioga County Fair Association, Dairymen’s League, and Richmond Township. He was a major contributor to the Mansfield Food Pantry.
Bud is survived by his daughters, Dena Benson of Covington, PA, Carla Jungquist of Canandaigua, NY; a son, Michael (Bradina) Benson of Decatur, TX; a stepson, Harlan Copp of Bath, NY; grandchildren, Eric Gee, Sara Herbst, Brian Jungquist, Danielle Jungquist, Brandy Benson Marr, Brandon Frankens, David Frankens, Bethany Benson, Lillian K’Lee Benson, Lucas Kyler Benson, William Ryan Benson, and Micah Charlie Benson; and eighteen great grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Arlene Carlyle.
In honoring Bud’s wishes, there will be no services. Memorial contributions can be made to First Baptist Church 7 Sherwood St. Mansfield, PA. Arrangements have been entrusted to Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com .
