Bennie A. Fontanelle
Bennie A. Fontanelle, 85, of Burton, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025.
Ben was born on Oct. 12, 1939, to Ben and Dorothy (nee Bartholomew) Fontanelle in Burton.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, 2nd Battalion/21st Artillery.
Ben married Barbara in 1983 and together he helped raise three children, Terry Brooks, Phyllis Andrews and Staci Burch.
He retired from the Geauga City Highway Department after over 30 years of service.
Ben will be greatly missed by his beloved wife, Barbara; Terry Brooks (Lisa Gibbs), Phyllis Andrews, Pat and Staci Burch; and sisters Connie DiBlase and Gloria Diederich; grandchildren, Patrick, Eric, Lizzy, Ben, Colin, Sean, Hope and Keith; and nieces and nephews, Andrew, Bruce, Pattie, Paula, Stacey, Terry and Veronica.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Dorothy Fontanelle; sisters Janet Kavalcic and June Frost; and nephews Don and Mike Diederich.
Calling hours will be held at Sly Family Funeral Home, 15670 W. High St, Middlefield, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, from 1 p.m. until his service at 3 p.m.
A private family burial will take place at a later date.
Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.slyffh.com.
