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Josephine J. Bennett

1922 - 2016

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1922

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2016

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Josephine Bennett Obituary

Josephine Jane Bennett, 94, of Elizabeth Township, died Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at home. She was born May 12, 1922, in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Charles and Cecelia Victoria Suncine Mondforte. She was the wife of the late Oliver Dickson Paul Bennett Jr., who died Feb. 4, 2007. Josephine was the proprietor of the former Josephine's Beauty Shop in McKeesport. She is survived by her daughters, Tina (Michael) Mac, of Pleasant Hills, Susan (Larry) McClintock, of Canton, Ohio, and Sally (Russell) Kahler, of West Newton; sister, Mary Simco Zecchini, of West Homestead; grandchildren, Kimberly Mac, Kevin (Kelly) Mac, Sharlene (Kelly) George, Shari (Brett) Baith and Christophor (Sherry) Kahler; great-grandchildren, Hunter and Ella Mac, Devin, Taylor and Courtney Baith, Michael and Andrew George, Zackary and Joseph Kahler and Joshua Ketterman; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Gordon Paul Bennett; and sisters, Angeline Shivey, Rose Marie Mimnaugh and Minnie Balog.
There is no visitation. Services are private. Arrangements are by the GILBERT FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 6028 Smithfield St., Boston, Elizabeth Township (412-751-5000), Drew J. Gilbert, director.
Condolences may be made at gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

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Published by Pittsburgh Tribune Review from Jul. 22 to Jul. 24, 2016.

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July 24, 2016

Dear Sue , Sharlene and Shari, I am so sorry for your loss. You all have my deepest sympathy.

Sincerely,

Rick Thurston

MaryAnn Mimnaugh

July 23, 2016

Tina, Sally and Susie, Sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a special person and loved by all her family. May she rest in peace.

Dorothy Smoyer

July 23, 2016

Tina,
My condolences to you and your entire family....May she rest in peace and Our Lord be a comfort to all. Love ya
Dorothy Smoyer

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