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Frances Benedict Obituary

FRANCES BENEDICT

82, of Hallstead, PA, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2012. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Walter E. Benedict. Also surviving are her children, Raymond and Elizabeth Jennings, Great Bend, PA, and Christine and Larry Cianfriglia, Endicott, NY; two step children, Thomas and Tajana Benedict and Amanda Edwards; four grandchildren, Bret and Bart (Wendy) Jennings, Beth (Thomas) Ashman, and Stephanie Cianfriglia; four step grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; a sister, Jane Perry; three sisters-in-law, Janet Walker, Juanita Zimcock, and Phyllis Goodrich; a brother-in-law, Carl Benedict; many nieces and nephews; and her beloved feline companion, Molly. Frances was self employed for many years. She enjoyed her vacations to Cape May, NJ, her flower and vegetable gardens, and was an animal lover, owning many dogs and cats over the years. Frances took great pleasure in her grandchildren, shopping for them, caring for them, and their overnight visits. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 27, 2012 at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc., Hallstead, PA. Interment will be made in Rose Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 10-11, Friday, prior to the service. Should friends so desire, expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to Great Bend/Hallstead Volunteer Ambulance Service, Inc. P.O. Box 793, Great Bend, PA 18821.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin from Jul. 24 to Jul. 26, 2012.

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Kathy & Jesse Naylor

July 31, 2012

Ray,Liz and family,
I just learned about your mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. She is with the angels now.

Don and Linda Follet

July 26, 2012

Walt, Though we have not seen you for many, many years, our prayers are certainly with you and your family at this time.

Kathleen Al-Jallad

July 25, 2012

Tom, Tajana and family,
Please accept our condolences. May your warm memories of her help you get through your sorrow.
Kathy Witteman Al-Jallad

Joyce Young

July 25, 2012

Raymond so sorry to hear about your mom. She is in a better place now. Take care of yourself. Love Joyce and girls

July 25, 2012

Chris, Larry and family,
You have my deepest sympathy. Just know I am thinking of you and hope your memories help you at this time.
Paula Benjamin Basa

Maria Palmatier & Family

July 25, 2012

Christine, Larry, Stephanie & Family,
I am so sorry about the loss of your mother/grandmother. Know that she is in a much better place with no more suffering. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Cindy Gilbert

July 24, 2012

Christine and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Take comfort knowing she is now in a better place. My thoughts are with you.

Jill Patak

July 24, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Debbie, Tom & Kim Czebiniak

July 24, 2012

Christine, Larry & Stephanie...
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family in your time of loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

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