Ben F. Carothers

Ben F. Carothers, age 74, of West Sunbury passed away the morning of Monday February 23, 2026 at Butler Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born on December 14, 1951 in Grove City as the son of the late Miriam Miller Stevenson Carothers and Harvey D. Carothers.

Ben was a member of the Moraine Sportsman’s Club and Boyers Sportsman’s Association. He worked at J.W. Steel Fabricating Company until his retirement in 2013. Ben enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his Harley. 

Ben is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Sue Carothers; his son, Neal Carothers of Florida; two sisters: Diana (Edward) Hougg of Chicora and Debra (Jim) Spence of West Sunbury; his sister in law, Flo Carothers of Chicora; two step sons: Jeff (Christine) Lapen of Harrisville and Bruce Lapen of Butler; several grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and dear friend Joyce Cravener.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Joseph, stepson Richard Lapen, great nephew Devin Kirk, and grandson Harrison Lapen.

Family and Friends will be received for visitation from  6 to 8 Thursday February 26, 2026 at William F Young Funeral Home 132 Main Street West Sunbury.

Burial will be held privately.

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