Masontown, PA
BENJAMIN RICHARD PACKRONI

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Benjamin Richard Packroni, 83, of Masontown, PA . Ben passed on Saturday, May 9th, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Uniontown, PA on March 22, 1943, the son of the late Telio and Jeannette (Townsend) Packroni. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by mother and father-in-law, Helen Reagan Miller and James Reagan, sister, Yvonne Packroni, brother-in-law William Reagan and nephew Ronald B Packroni.

Benjamin was a graduate of Albert Gallatin High School, Class of l961 and attended Salem College in West Virginia. Benjamin and Richard Egidi, whom he loved as another brother, were co-owners of Ben’s Auto Parts, Masontown, PA for 50 years. He was a member of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Masontown, PA. as well as The Italo-American Citizens’. His biggest joys in life were his grandchildren. He also enjoyed numerous trips to South Carolina with his wife and many rounds of golf. The family gives special thanks to Dr. Marcy J. Goisse of Montgomery Medical for the excellent care given to Ben.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 61 years, Kathleen Packroni; daughters: Dawn M. Rozzi and husband Anthony; Danette M. Packroni Glad and husband Richard, Colony A. Hopkins and husband Wes; sister Dolores Krosse; brother Ronald G. Packroni and wife Bernadette; sisters-in-law: Dolores Cornfield , Charmaine Egidi and husband Richard and Nancy Burd; grandsons: Benjamin T. Rozzi and Parker W. Hopkins; granddaughter Paige K. Hopkins and several dear nieces, nephews and cherished friends as well as his two cats.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 2 to 8 p.m. in the John S. Maykuth, Jr. Funeral Home, Masontown, PA and Thursday, May 14, from 9:30 until 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel the hour of Service with Rev. Charles L. Hopkins, Sr. officiating. Entombment follows in Mt. Macrina Cemetery, Uniontown, PA. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to American Diabetes Association, Fayette Friends of Animals or a charity of your choice.