Barbara Young Benner, 91 peacefully passed away January 1, 2016 at her home in Allentown. She was the wife of Nolan Paul Benner, Jr. (Buss), who passed away in 1998. With Nolan being in the Navy, she traveled to the west coast and they were married in Bremerton, Washington on June 6, 1944. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Robert Anewalt and Eleanor Caroline (Soleliac) Young. She attended the Abbot Academy and graduated from Pine Manor Junior College in 1944. During her married life she was very active in the Pennsylvania Republican Council for Women and was president for 2 years in the 1970's. While serving with the council, she acted as delegate to two Republican conventions, nominating President Eisenhower and President Nixon. Besides her interest in the Republican Council for Women, she served as Trustee of Cedar Crest College for twelve years, from 1996 until 2008. She was also on the board of Planned Parenthood for 4 years, and was a lifetime member of Kids Peace. Barbara and Buss loved the Caribbean area and had a home in St. Croix where they wintered for 40 years. She was an avid golfer and always loved to play bridge. Barbara and Buss had two daughters Survivors: She is survived by her daughter Carol Barnes who is a retired teacher living in California. Her other daughter Joan Fuller, died in 2011. She has 6 grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews Services: A Memorial service will be held at 11 A.M on Saturday, January 9, 2016 in Crest Hall at Luther Crest Retirement Community 800 Hausman Road Allentown. Arrangements by J. S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown. www.jsburkholder.com Contributions: Donations may be made in Barbara's memory to the Luther Crest Benevolent Care Fund 800 Hausman Road Allentown, PA 18104 or to the Community in Schools of the Lehigh Valley, Joan Benner Fuller Scholarship Fund, 1501 Lehigh St., Suite 206 Allentown, PA 18103

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Published by Morning Call on Jan. 5, 2016.

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January 19, 2016

Dear Fuller and Benner Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs Benner was an amazing lady.
She was both a patient and a family friend and brought love and peace wherever she was. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God bless you in your time of sorrow.
The Ruht Family

Karen Yellin

January 12, 2016

We were so sorry to hear of Barbara's death. We will miss her glowing smile at the bridge games.

Karen and Stan Yellin

January 11, 2016

I was so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. She was a patient of mine for many years at Dr. John Potter's office in Allentown. I always enjoyed chatting with Barbara about her family and St. Croix. She was ALWAYS smiling. I looked forward to catching up with her during appointments. My thoughts and prayers are with the Benner Family.

barbara crisp

January 8, 2016

my name is barbara crisp. my mother, mary dent crisp was a life long friend of your mother, both growing up in allentown and remaining in touch through their adult lives. i was named after your mother and have vivid memories of meeting both she and your father in allentown. i am deeply sorry for your lose. my thoughts and prayers are with you.