Eleanore Marie (Kistenmacher) Benjamin

Eleanore Marie Benjamin, 80 of North East, MD, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at home.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, on August 17, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Elizabeth (Wilson) Kistenmacher. Eleanore married Herbert Kenneth Benjamin June 10, 1961.

Along with her husband, she owned and operated Herb’s Tackle Shop in North East, MD. Eleanore was an avid fisherman who also enjoyed boating, gardening, quilting, baking and sewing.

She is survived by her husband: Herbert Kenneth Benjamin; daughter: Kena L. Koch (Kevin); son: Michael A. Benjamin (Sue); grandson: Michael A. Benjamin, Jr.; granddaughter: Rose Benjamin; grandson: Kenneth R. Koch; and grandson: Kameron R. Koch all of North East, MD. Also survived by her sister: Elizabeth Diebold, Elkton, MD.

A memorial service is planned for the summer.