OBIT: Martha L. (WISSINGER) BENDEN, 1996, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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MARTHA L. BENDEN
 
  Martha L. Benden, 87, Bellemead Manor, formerly of 2823 Beale Ave., 
died Monday, May 13 1996, at Altoona Hospital, following an extended 
illness.  She was born March 4, 1909 in Altoona, the daughter of 
Clarence A. and Laura E. (Lord) Wissinger.  She married John David 
Benden Dec 24, 1932, in Altoona.  He died Dec 9, 1976.  Mrs. Benden was 
a member of the Broad Avenue United Methodist Church, where she was a 
member of the Bithiah Sunday School class and Women's Christian Service 
Council.  Surviving are a son, Ronald D. of Gaithersburg, Md.; a 
sister, Janet Worley in Kentucky; and two brothers: Ernest of Altoona 
and Francis of Pittsburgh.  Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 
to 9 p.m. Wednesday at E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home, Broad Avenue.
 
BENDEN - Services for Martha L. Benden of Bellemead Manor will be held 
at 11 a.m. Thursday at E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home Inc., 2309 Broad 
Ave., by the Rev. Peggy J. Bonsell.  Interment at Alto-Reste Park.  
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at E. 
Merrill Smith Funeral Home Inc., 2309 Broad Ave.  In remembrance of 
Martha Benden, those who wish may make memorial contributions to the 
American Cancer Society or the Broad Avenue United Methodist Church.  
Preceded in death by brothers: Kenneth and George.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., May 14, 1996