Benny R. Lowther, 73, of 548 North Porter Street, Waynesburg, died at 10:28 a.m. Sunday, April 5, 1998, at home. Mr. Lowther was Methodist and was retired as a security guard. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Navy, and was a member of Bethel Park American Legion and VFW Post 4793 of Waynesburg. Surviving are four sisters, Adelyne McLaughlin of Detroit, Mich., Jessie Luoma of Carmichaels, Emma Lou Johnson and his twin, Betty Taylor, both of Waynesburg; a brother, James Lowther of Nemacolin; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are two sisters, Anna B. Marnetti and Goldie Gray; and two brothers, David and William Lowther. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Tuesday, April 7, 1998Benny R. Lowther
Retired security guard from Waynesburg
He was born July 15, 1924, in Brockway, a son of James W. and Leona Taylor Lowther.