Robert J. "Wolf" Benedict

Robert J. "Wolf" Benedict, 73 of Pottsville, died peacefully on Friday May 23, at the home of his grandson, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on April 29, 1952, in Pottsville, a son of Ethel J. McClure Benedict, Pottsville and the late James M. "Irish" Benedict.

He was a 1971 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.

Wolf was well-known in the community for his low-key personality and dedicated service to the City of Pottsville, where he worked for the Street Department and until recently served as the driver of the city streetsweeper.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Buck Fever Gun Club, both of Pottsville.

In addition to his father, Wolf was preceded in death by his wife Janice McShaw Benedict; 2 daughters, Bobbi Jo Wrona and Tammi Jo McShaw; a sister, Darlene Benedict Williams, and a nephew, Joel Benedict.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by 3 grandchildren, Cordin, Abby, and Lily Wrona, all of Pottsville, 2 great-granddaughters, Addilyn and Alannah; his companion of many years Debbie Cox; 4 sisters: Colleen "Inky" Benedict, Deanna Kintzel, both of Pottsville; Lori Benedict; Fl, and Stacy Benedict, Mar Lin; many nieces and nephews.

Wolf leaves behind a legacy of hard work, and familial love that will be deeply cherished by all who knew him.

Service of remembrance will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 31, at the James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville, Family and friends and invited to a visitation from 9AM until the time of services. Interment will follow at Mount Peace Cemetery in Minersville.