Benjamin Valentine McGrew Jr. 60, of West Deer Township passed away at his residence Thursday, December 21, 2017. He was born August 6th, 1957 to the late Benjamin Sr. and Elizabeth (Schmidt) McGrew. Benjamin had a heart for working with youth as demonstrated by his job at Glade Run Lutheran Services. He also volunteered as a youth group leader at HZUMC. Ben was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan as well as a lifelong listener of sports talk radio. He was a talented doubles and mixed doubles tennis player. Ben was a movie and music buff with Pat Benatar, Billy Joel, and Motown among his favorites. He wanted his family and friends to remember him as a great father, a great guy, and a gentleman. Benjamin is survived by his children, Mitchell McGrew Zelienople and Melanie (Joe) Milner of Zelienople. As per his request funeral services will be private. Arrangements placed in the care of Adam Siemianowski Funeral Home, 179 Starr Road, Russellton, West Deer Township. For online condolences please visit www.westdeerfuneralhome.com