Benjamin “Benny” Diequez, 92, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 4, 2026 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North at Trinity West Medical Center, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

He is finally reunited with his beloved wife, Donna L. Diequez, who passed away in 2017.

In addition to his wife, Benny was preceded in death by his parents, Jose & Georgia Diequez; sister Eleanor Beehler; brothers John Lewis & Joe Diequez; sisters-in-law Jean & Mary Lou Diequez; several nieces and nephews and his life-long best friend, neighbor and co-worker, Walter F. Williams.

Benny retired from AEP after 41 years. Up until his diagnosis, Benny regularly attended the Ohio Power Retirees breakfasts and played golf with his fellow retirees.

Benny proudly served our country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a current member of the American Legion Post 33 – Steubenville. He was a former Steubenville High School Athletic Booster. He and his wife were long-time Big Red football season ticket holders, which have been passed on to his daughter. Benny served for years as an Assistant Boy Scout Troop Master for Troop 81 in Mingo Junction. He was a Mingo High School Band Dad, as well as a Track & Field Dad. He was a supporter of the The Ohio State University and was a proud Dad of two OSU graduates. Benny was known in his neighborhood for his obsession with cutting his grass every other day on his John Deere tractor.

Upon his wedding in 1953, Benny became a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Steubenville. He served for years on its Vestry and Christian Education Committee for Sunday School. He and his wife were devoted and faithful volunteers at St. Paul’s.

Besides cutting grass, golf, and, football, Benny’s passions were his family, his faith and his love of our country.

He is survived by his son Doug Diequez of Marion, Ohio and his daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne Diequez-Kimmel & Jim Kimmel of Weirton, WV. His children were his full-time caregivers, dedicating the past few years to keeping Benny at home. His is also survived by nieces and nephews, two of whom were like sons to him, Benny Diequez of Pittsburgh, PA and Joey Diequez of Plymouth, Michigan.

Friends and family will be received on Monday, June 8, 2026 from 10 am – 12 pm at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, Ohio. The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation at 12 pm with Fr. Steven McKeown officiating, also at the funeral home. Private burial for the family to follow at Fort Steuben Burial Estates.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 Adams Street, Steubenville, Ohio 43952 or Valley Hospice, 10686 St. Rt. 150, Rayland, Ohio 43943 or Steubenville High School Athletic Office, 420 N. 4th Street, Steubenville, Ohio 43952.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the Staff on the 5th Floor at Trinity West and to the Valley Hospice Staff. The family also wants to thank the following, Special Sunshine Park and Mingo Junction friends, who helped these past few years: Beebe family, Cash family, Becky Bryan, Natalie Riffee, Delania McKinney, Chris Carmichael & Josh Anderson of Princeton Auto, LeAnne Mazik Starr, Launette Pernick, Robin Bretell Richards, Mel & Karen Sims and Shelly Parrish.

Offer condolences at www.shorac.com