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Lillian K. Bencetic 1961-2024

GIRARD — Lillian K. Bencetic, 63, passed away Tuesday evening, Feb. 13, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, following a brief illness.

Lillian was born Jan. 26, 1961, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a daughter of the late James and Eleanore Bencetic, and came to the Youngstown area as a child.

She was a graduate of Brookfield High School and attended Liberty Assembly of God.

Lillian enjoyed reading, listening to music, riding motorcycles, dressing nice, and she especially enjoyed the time she spent with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Cryster; her daughter, Jamie Gill (Seth Randell); her son, Lance Gill; grandchildren, Alex, Leland, Gemma, Bayleigh, Isis, Ellie, Jaxson and Sam; her brother, Ken Bencetic; and many extended family members.

Lillian will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Besides her parents, a son, Eric Gill, preceded Lillian in death.

Family and friends are welcome to attend a celebration of Lillian’s life 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Liberty Assembly of God, 6779 Belmont Ave., Girard.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Kinnick Funeral Home in Girard. Visit kinnickfuneralhome.com to view and share this obituary and to send condolences to Lillian’s family.

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