On Jan. 21, Benton J. Pumpian of Aventura, Fla., at 93. He is survived by children Amy Elias (Richard Pearlstone) and Michael Pumpian; partner Shirley Liss; and the Pearlstone family — PJ, Karen, Zach, Jordan, Remy and Jacqueline. He was predeceased by daughter Peggy Pumpian and parents Irene and Benjamin Pumpian.
Contributions may be sent to the Peggy Ellen Pumpian Memorial Fund-Central Scholarship Fund, 6 Park Center Court, Suite 211, Owings Mills, MD 21117.