William Bender Obituary

William Clair Bender, 84, of Canadensis, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at the Lehigh Valley Hospice House - Pocono in East Stroudsburg.

Born on July 22, 1938 at home in Canadensis, he was the son of the late Stanley G. and Hilda (Lee) Bender and lived in Barrett Township for most of his life.

He served in the United States Army and was co-owner of the family business, Bender's Diner in Mountainhome. Most recently he worked part-time for Mick Motors.

Clair was a member of the Pocono Lodge No. 780, F&AM in Cresco.
Surviving are three daughters, Beth Bender of Mount Pocono, Cindy Papile of Mt. Pocono, and Kathi Smallacombe and husband Dale of Paradise Valley; four grandchildren, Melissa Smallacombe, Michael Papile, Brianna Walsh and Lindsey Levin; four great-grandchildren; his nephew and caregivers, Andrew Powell and his companion Margaret; and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce R. Powell in 2019.
Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Published by William H. Clark Funeral Home, Inc. on May 25, 2023.

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William Bender Obituary

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