Doris Jean Benninger, 86, of Seybertown, passed away early Saturday morning, March 20, 2021, at the Chicora Medical Center.

Born in Bradys Bend Township, Armstrong County, on Dec. 28, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Raymond and Anna Marie Schott Benninger.

Doris was a 1953 graduate of the former East Brady High School. She then attended Clarion University for three years. She went on to work as the unit secretary at Butler Memorial Hospital for 40 years.

She enjoyed traveling, music and singing with the Country Cousins Band in Butler for eight years.

Doris was active in the Red Hat Society and the Christian Women’s Connection.

She was a member of the Trinity Reformed Church in Bradys Bend.

Doris is survived by her special friend and caregiver, Ruth Port of Butler.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Benninger.

Benninger — Friends of Doris Benninger, who died Saturday, March 20, 2021, will be received from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 707 Kellys Way, East Brady.

A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Pete Sapp, pastor of Trinity Reformed Church in Bradys Bend, officiating.

A mask or appropriate facial covering is required to attend all services. Social distancing guidelines will be followed

Interment will follow at Bradys Bend Cemetery.

To view or express condolences, please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com.