Obituary of Benjamin W. Purdy

Benjamin W. Purdy, 27, of Peckville, died Friday at Geisinger CMC. His fiance is Stefani Drake, of Dickson City. Born in Scranton, surviving is his mother Ardis Kinlaw, MO and his father Ricky Purdy, step mother Jeanine Zizza, Peckville. Benjamin was a graduate of Riverside High School, class of 2012 and was a Plumber by trade, he loved to play nintendo, Super Smash Bros was his favorite game to play. His favorite football team was the Colts. He touched many lives and created a community filled with friends from all across the world. He could always make anyone laugh with his slick jokes and witty humor. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Also surviving is his sister, Brittany Strackbein and wife Kayla, Scott Twp. and a step-sister, Angelina Zizza, Peckville, best friend/brother Jesse Beadle, Taylor. Aunts Jacqueline Purdy Scranton, Carmella Talerico Jessup, Tara Stanco of Olyphant & Crystle White of Gouldsboro; many cousins, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by an Aunt, Jeannie McAndrew, and an Uncle, Lawrence Atkinson Jr. The funeral will be Wednesday with a service at 11am at Milwaukee Cemetery, Ransom. Friends and family are encouraged to go directly to the cemetery. There will be a private viewing. For online condolences, visit www.margottafuneralhomes,com