Gail Ellen Bengel

Gail Bengel Obituary

Gail Ellen Bengel
of Endwell
Gail Ellen Bengel, 52, of Endwell, passed into the arms of Our Lord Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital following a short term illness. The daughter of Harold and Mildred Bengel, she was predeceased by her father in 1977; and her sister, Carol Ann Bengel in 1998. She is survived by her mother, Mildred H. Bengel, Johnson City; her aunt, Jane Banzhof, and cousins, Nancy Vokorokos, John and Joseph Banzhof, Lancaster, Pa.; an uncle, Wayne Bengel, and cousins, John, Terry, Patty and Judy Bengel, Greensburg, Pa. Gail also leaves a special friend, Robert Talkiewicz, Windsor, and the staff of her group home in Endwell, N.Y., and staff of Broome Developmental Services. Gail was served by the Broome Developmental Services and participated in the Day Treatment program on Riverside Drive, Binghamton. She was a member of the Rainbow Players at her day program. Special Olympics activities were enjoyed by Gail, especially the bowling program. She previously attended summer camp at Sky Lake in Windsor and Arrowhead Lake, Brackney, Pa., and Broome DDSO camp at State Park. Gail looked forward to vacations at Scott's Oquaga Lake resort, Darien Lake, Disney World, and visits to Lancaster, Pa. Gail was a member of Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Binghamton. The family wishes to extend gratitude to the dedicated staff of her group home and day services program. Also gratitude is granted to the staffs of both Wilson and Lourdes Hospitals for their excellent care during Gail's illnesses.
Memorial services will be held at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Saturday at 1 p.m. Rev. James Walck, Interim Pastor of her church, will officiate. The family will receive friends at the McCormack Funeral Home Friday from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Gail may be made to BDC Parents Group, c/o Broome Developmental Center, 249 Glenwood Rd., Binghamton, N.Y. 13905, or Redeemer Lutheran Church, 72 Main St., Binghamton, N.Y. 13905.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin from Nov. 22 to Nov. 23, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Gail Bengel

10 Entries

DEBBIE BURKE

November 26, 2007

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY IN THE LOSS OF GAIL. I WILL MISS HER SMILE AND HER GENTLENESS.

Nichole Russell

November 25, 2007

I spent the last few months of Gail's life with her as a new aide at her home. Gail was the very first person I met the first time I ever walked into her home. In the very short time I knew her I really came to care for her. She'll always be in my memories and made a positive impact on all who met her. She still puts a smile on our faces!!! Gail, her mother, and family and friends will be in my prayers.

Benjamin Marshall

November 25, 2007

Gale will always be remembered and missed. I will always remember how happy she would be durring the hollidays(especially Easter).

Vic and Fran Marshall

November 23, 2007

We are very sorry for your loss.
We enjoyed seeing Gail at Mount Calvary and how she took part in the service with us.
God bless you and your family.

Elaine Amoroso

November 23, 2007

I was one of Gail's caregiver's at her Taft home for several years. I will always remember her sweet smile and sunny disposition. She was one of my favorite clients and she will be missed by all her knew her. My condolences to her family.

Joan Bowman

November 23, 2007

My Deepest Sympathy
Gale was such a joy and will be missed
Love

Marlene Stachura

November 23, 2007

It was a Joy to know Gail, and from the parties to watch her dance, her smile, and the way she could charm people. Richie and I will miss her. Sincerely Marlene Stachura

Tony Williams

November 23, 2007

To MA Bengal and Family,my deepest sympathy at such a difficult time.In 1983 I met you and both your girls at Camp Evans (state park) while working with you and Bill Tracy in the kitchen. After leaving the Army you helped me readjust to living in the real world. I remember your girls very well and the conversations we had about our family members living good lives with Downs Syndrome.Mr.Bengal and Carol will take good of Gail just like you did here.Take care of yourself Ma.

Garnet and Paul Bengel Family

November 22, 2007

All our Love.

Bob and Karen Reynolds

November 22, 2007

i DID MY INTERNSHIP FROM cORTLAND COLLEGE AT bROOME AND WORKED WITH gAIL ON UNIT 5-c.I of course knew all about her from Carol who was my classmate at Cortland. I became the Rec therapist assigned to gail's unit in 1980. I also became her Rt at CB lord and then at her house at harding and Taft. So Gail and I had spent a lot of time together at all the SO's, camping Darien Lakes, etc over the years. I miss her and all the clients at Taft to this day wish i never left for a day job. I am comforted knowing that gail and Carol are together and am sad for our loss of not having her here. i loved her!Plese let me know if there is ANYTHING I can do.

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