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Judith Benkart Obituary
Judith A. (Burkhart) Benkart
Age 77 of Mt. Washington, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025. Wife of Richard E. Benkart. Beloved mother of Andrew “Drew” P. Benhart and Kelly Lynn (Jim) Astley. Loving grandmother of Alexis, Emi, and Joseph.
Sister of Jean (James) Crozier, James (Barbara) Burkhart and Cynthia (Paul) Palmer. Family and friends are welcome 2-4 & 6-until time of Funeral Service at 7:30 PM, Thursday, October 30, 2025, WM. SLATER & SONS, INC. (412-381-3345), 301 Virginia Ave., Mt. Washington, 15211. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be sent to Alzheimer’s Association, 2835 E. Carson St., Suite 200, Pgh., PA 15203.
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Wm. Slater & Sons, Inc.
301 Virginia Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15211
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4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Wm. Slater & Sons, Inc.
301 Virginia Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15211
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