Nicholas Clayton Benko

Nicholas Clayton Benko, 50, of Freeland, passed away suddenly early Saturday morning, April 13, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Allentown, following a brief illness. 

 Born in Hazleton, December 16, 1973, he was the son of the late Nicholas Eugene Benko and Donna (Whitenight) Benko, Freeland and spent the past seven years in Freeland after moving from Hazleton. 

 Nicholas was a 1991 graduate of Hazleton Area High School.  He was employed as a Material Handler for Pactiv Evergreen Fabri-Kal, Valmont Industrial Park, Hazleton.  He was a member of the Catholic Faith. Nick was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He enjoyed spending his free time in his garage working on cars.  Nick was a kind and wonderful son to his mother Donna, was helpful to everyone and loved all animals, especially his dogs Molly, and Milo. 

 Surviving, in addition to his mother are his brother, Christopher M. Benko and his wife Jessica, Freeland; nieces, Samantha L. Benko, Whitehaven; Aryanna Benko, Freeland; a nephew, Christopher M. Benko, II., Freeland; two great-nephews, Mason and Elijah Benko, both of Freeland; and many aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. 

 His funeral will be held at a date and time to be announced in the future.  Harman Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. (East), 669 W. Butler Drive, Drums is assisting the family with the arrangements.

 Online condolences can be entered and more information is available at www.harmanfuneral.com.

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