Obituaries

25-Year-Old Lansdale Catholic Grad Dies

Theodore Benner, 25, a graduate of Lansdale Catholic High School, was known as an "exceptional" artist and was an accomplished piano player.

Lansdale, PA -- Theodore P. Benner of Clearwater FL, formerly of Chalfont, PA, died on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the age of 25.

Born in Rockville, MD, he was the beloved son of David J. and Kathleen “Cassie” R. McGinley Benner.

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Ted was a graduate of Lansdale Catholic High School and attended University in Wisconsin. Ted was an accomplished musician of piano, saxophone, and bass. He was an exceptional artist, fond of black and white pencil sketches. Ted had a gentle heart with patience and a perceptive understanding of others.

He will forever be missed by his loving family. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother Alexander D. Benner, DDS, two sisters Julia C. Benner, Bridget M. Benner, his Paternal Grandmother Jane F. Benner and his Maternal Grandmother Kathryn Shaughnessy McGinley along with many dear aunts, uncles, and cousins.

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Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday, June 18th at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA 18940 from 11:00AM until his Funeral Mass 12:00Noon.  

His interment will be held privately. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Comunita Cenacolo America, 1050 Talleyrand Avenue, Jacksonville FL 32206

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