Lois A. Bennick

Lois A Bennick, age 73, of Hegins, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at her residence. She was born on Christmas morning 1950, in Pottsville, a daughter of Ivan C Klinger and Pauline E (Dietrich) Klinger of Valley View. Lois was a 1968 graduate of Tri-Valley High. She was also a graduate of Ford Business School and Bucknell University. She was a banker at Hegins National Bank, American Bank, Meridian Bank, First Union Bank, Core States Bank, Wachovia Bank, and retired from Wells Fargo Bank, after 43 total years of employment. She was a member of the Church of God, Valley View and attended St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View. Lois was very active in many area groups and organizations. She enjoyed traveling, crafts, line dancing, roller skating, and spending time with her family. Lois lived a life full of family, friends, and adventures. Most problems were fixed with a healthy dose of chocolate.. She is survived by her husband Paul A Bennick, married on a snowy Valentines Day 1970. Surviving in addition to her parents and her husband are three sons, Brian P Bennick and his wife Susan of Sarver, PA, Kevin M Bennick and his wife Dennell of Cumming, GA, and Todd A Bennick of Burson, CA; six grandchildren, Tyler, Cameron, Cole, Annalese, Kingston, and Charlotte; a brother, Shawn R Klinger and his wife Penny of Weishample; a sister, Dr. Rita E Klinger of Hegins; and two nephews and a niece. Funeral services will be held at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Suzanne Elliott officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday at the church. Burial will be in the Church of God Cemetery, Valley View. Following the committal service there will be a meal and after service gathering at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 221, Valley View, PA 17983 or to your favorite charity. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.

Lois A. Bennick

December 25, 1950 - May 21, 2024