Benjamin (Ben) Daniel Wanker Townville, Pennsylvania Obituary

Benjamin (Ben) Daniel Wanker

<p>Benjamin “Ben” Daniel Wanker, 33, of Cambridge Springs, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in his home.

</p><p>Born August 4, 1988 in Meadville, he was the beloved son of Daniel C. Wanker of Centerville and Sandra J. (Coulson) Conner of Conneaut Lake. He was a 2007 graduate of Maplewood and went to Vo-Tech for Mechanics.

</p><p>On September 26, 2020, Ben married the love of his life, the former Stephanie L. Wilhelm, and the couple was blessed with their first child, William B. Wanker, three weeks prior to his death.</p><p>Throughout his professional career, Ben worked as a Parts Manager for Land Pro in Edinboro.

</p><p>With a love of the outdoors and holding down the couch, Ben enjoyed his bowling league in Titusville, golfing with his best friends every weekend and on their “Pgbro-tour", and shooting with his dad at the Titusville Sportsman Club.

</p><p>In addition to his parents, wife, and son, the memory of Ben will be forever held dear in the hearts of his sister, Crystal A. Taylor and her husband, Shane, of Townville; his paternal grandmother, Pat Catalono of Townville; his maternal grandparents, Fred and Jean Coulson of Townville; and his parents-in-law, Wilfred and Marlena Wilhelm of Centerville.

</p><p>Ben was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Phil Catalono.

</p><p>Family and friends are invited to gather at the Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home &amp; Cremation Services, Inc., 33353 N Main Street, Townville, PA 16360, on Sunday, October 17, 2021 from 4 pm to 8 pm.

</p><p>As a gift and blessing to the family, memorial contributions can be made in Ben’s honor to his wife, Stephanie Wanker, c/o Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home, 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335 so they can start a fund for his beloved son, William.</p><p>

Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Ben’s Book of Memories at www.WarrenFH.com.</p>
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Benjamin “Ben” Daniel Wanker, 33, of Cambridge Springs, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in his home.



Born August 4, 1988 in Meadville, he was the beloved son of Daniel C. Wanker of Centerville and Sandra J. (Coulson) Conner of Conneaut Lake. He was a 2007 graduate of Maplewood and went to Vo-Tech for Mechanics.



On September 26, 2020, Ben married the love of his life, the former Stephanie L. Wilhelm, and the couple was blessed with their first child, William B. Wanker, three weeks prior to his death.

Throughout his professional career, Ben worked as a Parts Manager for Land Pro in Edinboro.



With a love of the outdoors and holding down the couch, Ben enjoyed his bowling league in Titusville, golfing with his best friends every weekend and on their “Pgbro-tour", and shooting with his dad at the Titusville Sportsman Club.



In addition to his parents, wife, and son, the memory of Ben will be forever held dear in the hearts of his sister, Crystal A. Taylor and her husband, Shane, of Townville; his paternal grandmother, Pat Catalono of Townville; his maternal grandparents, Fred and Jean Coulson of Townville; and his parents-in-law, Wilfred and Marlena Wilhelm of Centerville.



Ben was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Phil Catalono.



Family and friends are invited to gather at the Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 33353 N Main Street, Townville, PA 16360, on Sunday, October 17, 2021 from 4 pm to 8 pm.



As a gift and blessing to the family, memorial contributions can be made in Ben’s honor to his wife, Stephanie Wanker, c/o Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home, 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335 so they can start a fund for his beloved son, William.



Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Ben’s Book of Memories at www.WarrenFH.com.

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Sunday, October 17 2021
04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
33353 N. Main Street
Townville, PA 16360
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