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BENNS Robert A. Benns, 50, of Confluence died Sunday, July 6, 1997, at his home. Born Oct. 20, 1946, in Columbia, S.C. A son of William E. Benns Jr. of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Barbara (Brady) Benns of Washington, D.C. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, the former Anna Marie Yakubisin; a son, David C. Benns, Charleston, W.Va., and a daughter, Amy M. Benns, Virginia Beach, Va. Also two brothers, William E. Benns III of Virginia Beach and Michael J. Benns of Knoxville, Tenn., and a sister, Patricia Komorowski of Albuquerque, N.M. Owned and operated River's Edge Cafe in Confluence and was vice president of Confluence Borough Council. Over the years he owned or co-owned various radio stations in Chattanooga and Knoxville, Tenn.; Norfolk, Va.; Pittsburgh, Pa., and Charleston, W. Va. Graduated from Georgia Tech University in Atlanta, Ga., in 1972 with a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering. Member of Phi Eta Sigma fraternity and Phi Kappa Phi honor society. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at River's Edge Cafe with Rev. Msgr. Samuel Tomaselli officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Albert Gallatin Hospice, 20 Highland Park Drive, Uniontown, Pa. 15401. Arrangements by Humbert Funeral Home, Confluence. Daily American, July 8, 1997
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Mike Carter (1966)
One never knows the impact he might have on others. Robert influenced me that way. I was a 10th grader. We were having PE exercises on the football field at the bottom of the hill. Robert was one of the student upper class helpers. We had to run a mile. I didn't know I could run, but I ended up finishing in the top 4 or 5 runners. Robert told me I should try to run cross country. I never did because I had to deliver papers after school when practice took place. His encouragement has influenced me since that day in the Fall of 1963. Who would have thought that his few words would remain with me for all these years? After high school I became involved in Chattanooga boxing. Running was a major part of the fitness aspect of boxing. His words served as inspiration for me. I knew I could run! Thank you Robert. I hope some of your family reads this.Tim R Morton (1964)
Robert A Benns
Born October 1946
Deceased in Jul 1997
Location Confluence, PA