Carl L. Bender, age 80, on Sunday, July 14, 2024, of Allentown (Pittsburgh).

Son of the late Carl and Wilma (Griffiths) Bender.

Husband of the late Nancy R. (Brunner) Bender.

Beloved father of Lynnette (Frank) McMahon, Brandy (Robert) Banal and Shannon Bender.

Loving grandfather of Brady, Madison and Leland.

Great Grandfather of Brayden and Jayden.

Brother of Sara Jane Boehm and the late Jane Elizabeth Bender.

Also survived by nieces and nephews

Family and friends received Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Readshaw Funeral Home, Inc. 1503 Brownsville Road, Carrick, where a Blessing Service will be held on Thursday at 10:30 AM.

Interment South Side Cemetery.

Carl was an avid walker, a big Steeler fan, loved motorcycles and classic cars. Carl was a loving and caring man who took care of his family. &He will be deeply missed by all who loved him.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (https://www.stjude.org/) or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675 (https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org).

To light a candle or to send a condolence in memory of Carl, visit
www.readshawfuneralhome.com.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105
Tel: 1-800-805-5856
Web: http://www.stjude.org/

Wounded Warrior Project
600 River Ave. Suite 900, Pittsburgh PA 15212
Tel: 1-412-471-0935
Web: http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/