Bradley “Brad” M. Bennetch, 78 of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Monday, August 22, 2016 at Moravian Village in Bethlehem, PA. He was the son of the late Leonard M. and Alice (Brader) Bennetch. A 1956 graduate of Liberty High School, he graduated from Gettysburg College (1960) and Cedar Crest College (1981) and was a member of the Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity. Brad was a Navy veteran and purchasing agent for Bethlehem Steel for 26 years before starting his own business, Partners for Competitive Advantage. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Easton where he served as a Deacon.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years: Rev. Sue (Palos) Bennetch; 3 sons: John Besnage and partner: Martin Rynja in London, Mark Besnage and wife Linda and their 4 children: Phillip, Cecile, Jacob and Julia in California, Christopher Besnage and wife Amy of Bethlehem; 3 step-children: Ken Kunsman and wife Jodi of Palm Harbor, FL, Lisa Young and husband Jeff of Bethlehem, Jessica Lopez and husband David of Bethlehem; a sister: Joanna Maurer of Orefield, PA; 10 grandchildren: Dan, Antonio, Madison, Ally, Sarah, Wesley, Sidney, Sadie, Lacie and Manny and his dog: Buddy.
A Memorial service will be held 7 PM Thursday (August 25) in First Presbyterian Church, 333 Spring Garden St., Easton, PA with a calling period 6 to 7 PM in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church, 333 Spring Garden St., Easton, PA 18042.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Joanne Kozak
August 22, 2016 at 9:01 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sue.
Love, Joanne and Bret
Carol Ritter
August 23, 2016 at 6:41 am
Sue, so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband Brad, thoughts and prayers are with you. Carol
Susan Bailey
August 23, 2016 at 9:17 am
Thoughts and prayers to you Sue and family.
Brad was always a kind, welcoming person and will be missed.
Love
Sue
Jeff, Trish Wartluft and Nana Betty Baldwin
August 24, 2016 at 10:35 am
We are so glad that we got to know you Sue and Brad in the past year. We share the pain of Brad’s loss. We love you Sue, and God does too.
Ted & Dora Nickel
August 24, 2016 at 4:26 pm
Sue, we are so sorry to read about Brad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Patty and Ed Stokarski
August 25, 2016 at 6:42 am
Sue, so sorry to hear of Brad’s passing. He was such a nice and determined man. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Know that Daisy is happy and healthy.
Nancy Brandafi Thomas
August 25, 2016 at 4:10 pm
Sue, so sorry to hear of your loss (from my sister Maureen). I hope you have wonderful memories of your many years together that will help you through this difficult time. Take care, Nancy