The Karns City community is mourning the loss of a former track and field star earlier this week.
Ben Mourer died this past Sunday following a tragic accident at his home.
Mourer was a standout runner, who helped Karns City capture the District 9 cross country championship in 2003.
Mourer went on to have a successful collegiate career where he ran at Allegheny College. He went on to become the head cross country and track and field coach.
The viewing will be held in Chicora this Friday, from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Hile Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on this Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Chicora United Methodist Church.
Mourer was 40 years old.