James B. Benner

James B. Benner, 57, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly on December 28, 2020. He was born in Bethlehem on May 23, 1963; son of the late Harry R. and Jeanne B. (Dutko) Benner. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Suzanne M. (Strunk) Benner.

Jim was a graduate of Liberty High School and earned degrees from Northampton Community College in the auto service program and Allentown Busines School in the Accounting Program. He spent most of his career working in the auto parts and tire industry. Jim worked for CRW Auto Parts, Banner Tire, Britz Tire, Lehigh Tire and Circle S.

He will be dearly missed by his wife, Suzanne; siblings, Gary Benner and wife, Linda; Robert Benner; Nancy Halleman; and Paulette Mondjack; as well as his three cats, Bogie, Tigger, and Studly. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Jeff Halleman; sister-in-law, Catherine Benner; nephew, Justin Mondjack; and great nephew, Gabriel Benner.

The family will receive guests on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 from 9-11 a.m. at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Guests will be required to wear a mask and social distance upon entry. A limited number of guests will be permitted inside at one time. A private service will follow the calling hours but guests are invited to travel with the family to the cemetery following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to "Suzanne Benner" to help with costs associated with the funeral.

Cemetery
Holy Saviour Cemetery
2575 Linden St.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Visitation
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Connell Funeral Home
245 E. Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531