Virginia Werner Bennethum
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Virginia Werner Bennethum, 85, of Ronks, PA, passed away peaceably on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at her home. She was the beloved wife of Paul H. Bennethum with whom she shared 66 years of marriage. Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late G. Fred and Johanna Schlenner Werner.
Virginia was a 1948 graduate of Wilson High School in West Lawn, PA. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Parkesburg. She was also active with the Boy Scout Troop's 135 and 217 Native American Dance Team.
She is survived, in addition to her husband, by four children:Lawrence, husband of Linda, of Galax, Va., Richard, husband of Linda, of Dover, Pa., Martin, husband of Hazel of Leoma, Tn. and Joseph, husband of Christine, of Lancaster; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren, a great, great grandchild, and one brother, Neil Werner of Lancaster.
She was predeceased by her grandson, Stephen Bennethum and brother, Allen Werner.
The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 28 at 10:30 AM at Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg with a visitation from 9:30 until 10:30 AM. Interment will follow at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery of Annville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Virginia's memory to Council of Indian Nations, P.O. Box 6038, Albert Lea, MN 56007-9838.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Virginia Bennethum
Paul You may not remember me from Ascension, but you and Ginny were wonderful good people. I was sorry to hear of her passing and wanted to tell you that I am thinking of you and your family.
Our heartfelt prayers
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family as we grieve with you. We praise God for the wonderful visits we had with you and Gini and will have great memories of our time of conversation and sharing together in the presence of Christ Jesus. We are thankful that Gini fell asleep on this earth and awoke with the Lord in heaven. Pastor Gail+
Deepest Sympathy
Lifting your family in prayer. Good memories started when native dancing was taught to my brother Wayne and Boy Scouts. Then graduated with Marty.
May your fond memories uplift you in the days ahead.
i am so sorry. We will miss
i am so sorry. We will miss seeing her smile b
To Mr Bennethum and Family
I am the Daughter of Roseanne Arnsberger and I never Met your wife, but I sure do remember my Mom mentioning so much about Paul and Ginny when she was alive. I know my Mom thought alot of you guys. I am sorry for your Loss. You take care, Prayers to you and your family.
Tina Wilson.
To Mr Bennethum and Family
I am the Daughter of Roseanne Arnsberger and I never Met your wife, but I sure do remember my Mom mentioning so much about Paul and Ginny when she was alive. I know my Mom thought alot of you guys. I am sorry for your Loss. You take care, Prayers to you and your family.
Tina Wilson.