Colleen M. Bennett

Colleen M. Bennett, 61 formerly of Canonsburg, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 at Cumer Personal Care Home in McDonald.

She was born on June 14, 1955 in Pittsburgh to Francis G. Bennett, Sr., and Margaret Maturkanich who preceded her in death.

Ms. Bennett lived at Western Center from 1961 until its closing in 2000. She then moved to the Cumer Personal Care Home in McDonald and lived out the rest of her life there. She felt very comfortable there surrounded by compassionate and loving caregivers.

Ms. Bennett loved music. She also loved being around people, especially children.  She was able to take a trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida and had a smile on her face the entire time she was there.

She is survived by a brother Francis G. Bennett, Jr., (Jenny) of Canonsburg, two sisters Mary Oswald (James) of West Newton and Rebecca Ann O’Donnell (Patrick) of Canonsburg, two nieces Jocelyn Rura and Mariah Parsons and one great niece Alayna Glass and one great nephew Sirus Edmonds.

Friends are welcome on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 from noon until 4:00 p.m. the time of services at Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, Owner/Supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg . Inurnment will be private and held at the convenience of the family.