Obituary of Mary Ann Benedict

Mrs. Mary Ann Benedict, 83, of Grand Valley passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at her residence. Mrs. Benedict was born on April 13, 1937 in Titusville to the late Charles and Florence (Morris) Wright. She married Burton T. Benedict on March 28, 1959 in DuBois. Mr. Benedict died on March 27, 2011. She was a graduate of Pleasantville High School and Clarion University with a teaching degree. Mary was employed as a 3rd grade teacher at Hydetown by the Titusville Areas School District for 25 years. She was a member of the Faith Community Church in Enterprise. Mary is survived by her children, Stephen Benedict and wife Kathleen on Pleasantville, Mark Benedict of Grand Valley, Linda Benedict and husband Howard Jackson of Shoals, IN; her grandchildren, Ashley Benedict of Oil City, Emmagrace Benedict of Pleasantville, Katherine Coburn Simion and husband Joshua, Matthew Coburn both of Indianapolis, IN; and great-grandchildren, Zachery Coburn, Vivian and Ada Simion of Indianapolis, IN. She was preceded in death by a son, Curtis Benedict. A private service was conducted for the family at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home. Interment was in Neilltown Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to AseraCare Hospice 12664 Route 19 South, Unit 1A, Waterford, PA 16441.