Louis “John” Bender, 95, of Beaver Falls, passed away peacefully on May 3rd 2026, at Passavant Community in Zelienople. He was born in Beaver Falls on April 4, 1931, a son of the late Louis P. and Naomi Goettman Bender. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Bender. He is survived by his children: John Robert (Patti) Bender of Wisconsin, Ronald (Beth) Bender of Beaver Falls, Kathy (Randy) Miller of North Carolina and Karen (Dan) Thumm of Beaver Falls; as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren, his brothers, Dave (Joanne) Bender and Walt Bender and his sister, Mary Bender. Louis was a member of the IBEW Local 712 and a proud U.S. Army Veteran. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 7th from 6-8 p.m. at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where a service will be held on Friday, May 8th at 10 a.m. Burial will be private.