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Eirik Bendiksen

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Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | January 07, 2026

Eirik Bendiksen, age 73 of North Huntingdon died January 6, 2026, at Brookdale in Murrysville. He was born March 1, 1952, in Moskenes, Norway, a son of the late John and Thorb Jorg Bendiksen. Prior to his retirement, Eirik was employed by J.C. Penny in sales. He enjoyed playing guitar, carpentry, computers and folk music. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Elaine A. Bendiksen, one brother, Einar Bendiksen (Sandra), and one sister Gerd Correll (Jack). He is survived by one son, Allan Rose Jr. (Stacy), three daughters, Margie Jurich (John), Mindy Stevenson (Ted), Cindy DiNunzio (Robert), one sister Wenche Griffith (Robert). He was loved by his grandchildren, Julie (Brad), Chris, Heather, Matthew (Jess), Alexis, Nicholas, Laura and Emily. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on January 17, 2026, from 10-11 AM. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ViaQuest Hospice Foundation 525 Metro Place, North Dublin, Ohio, 43017

Originally published January 07, 2026.

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