John P Benware Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John P Benware of Tupper Lake, New York, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John left this world on March 17, 2025 at the age of 70, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his mother Ruth Benware; his sister Gail Benware; and his brother-in-law Reginald LaPlant. He is survived by: his father Louis Benware of Tupper Lake; his children, Shawn Benware of Plattsburgh, NY, Corrennia Papineau of Tupper Lake, NY and Stacy Papineau of Plattsburgh, NY; his sisters, Lois Sullivan (Skip) of Harrisville, NY, Brenda Arthur (Kenny) of Kansas City, KS, Jean Kennedy (Walt) of Tupper Lake, NY and Judy LaPlant of Tupper Lake, NY; his grandchildren, Heath Benware, Ashlynn Benware, Levi Benware, Chelsea Schaffer (John), Joelle Bedore and Kylie McFadden; and his great grandchildren, Lance Schaffer, Abel Schaffer and Winnie Schaffer. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Donations may be made in John's memory to Tupper Lake Volunteer Ambulance and Emergency Squad at 169 Main St, Tupper Lake, NY 12986, and the American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.