Mary Ann Bench

Mary Ann Bench, 91, of Ephrata, passed away at her home on October 12, 2026. Born in Pittsburgh in 1935, to the late Robert and Mary Miller, she was a Graduate of Mt. Lebanon High School, a dedicated and loving wife, mother, and homemaker.

Preceded in death by husband Daniel (Wick) Bench and daughter Barbara Ann Bench who died at birth.

She is survived by children and their spouses: Joanne (Charlie) Crumling; Peggy (Wayne) Wild; Dan Jr. (Annie); Lizzy (Steve) Castelli; Bill (Chris); and Jerry (Mary).

Mary Ann was loved by her 15 grandchildren: Nick, Vince, & Adrienne Pantanella; Sarah Erny; Dan III, Josh & Jeremy Bench and Jess & Ryan Kramzer; Amanda & Jonathan Castelli; Brennan Bench & Baillyn Buchavecky; and Hunter & Keaton Bench.

She loved her great-grandchildren dearly: Kyrie, Autumn & Taryn Pantanella; Ethan Erny; Dan IV, Callan, Lennan, & Gunner Bench; Ava, Owen, & Elliott Bench; Rosylyn, Veronica & Penelope; Levi, Kyle & Hazel Cosner; Brielle Bench & Russel Buchevecky.