Harry James Bennett III – Coal Center

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Harry James Bennett III, 73, of Coal Center, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. Born in McKeesport on April 3, 1950, he was the son of the late Harry James Bennett Jr. and Dorothy V. Webster Bennett. Jim worked for Bennett Vending. Jim, along with his wife, Patty, were very proud that they built their home, from the foundation up! Jim honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Patricia M. (Gula) Bennet; grandson, Zachary James Bennett; and brother, Mark L. (Brook) Bennett of Roscoe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, James D. Bennett; and sister, Suzanne L. Bennett. A memorial service will be announced in the Mon Valley Independent and on the funeral home website at a later date. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township, 724-929-7934, www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com.

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