C. Helen Benner, 88, formerly of Lancaster, died at The Mennonite Home on Sunday, May 30, 2010. She was the wife of the late Warren L. Benner, who died in 1995.

Born in Leitersburg, MD, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Eva Jane Steckel Ridenour. Helen worked at the former Garvin's Department Store and then at the former Jack's in Park City. She was a member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church.

Surviving are her daughter Jane, wife of Joseph Stehman, Willow Street, 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and her siblings Evelyn Smith, Waynesboro, June Lynch, Hagerstown, MD and Mary Jane Kline, Burbank, CA. Her siblings Anna Mae Kline, Ruth Morganthal and Lamar Ridenour preceded Helen in death.

Helen's family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of The Mennonite Home and Hospice of Lancaster County for the loving care they gave to her.

The Viewing will take place on Thursday, June 3, 2010, from 9:30-10:30 AM, followed by the Funeral at 10:30 AM with The Rev. Jeffrey N. Webb officiating, at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church. Interment in Paradise Presbyterian Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Contributions can be made in Helen's memory to Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 308 Petersburg Rd., Lititz, PA 17543 or Hospice of Lancaster County, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. Arrangements by Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 441 N. George St., Millersville, PA. To send an online condolence or for more information please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com