Terry LeRoy Bensinger

Terry LeRoy Bensinger, 85, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, July 8th, at Providence Place, Pottsville, surrounded by his family.

Terry was born in Pottsville on February 3, 1941, the son of the late Arlo J. Bensinger & Sarah (Standiford) Bensinger Knarr.

Married 57 years, he was the widower of Estelle N. (Buhl) Bensinger.

Terry was a former member of The Lighthouse Church, Orwigsburg.

He worked most of his life in the plumbing and electrical heating industry, and had been employed by Losch, Keystoker, as well as being self-employed. Terry retired from Reading Foundry as a counter clerk.

Terry was a model train enthusiast. He enjoyed exhibiting his train displays at Schuylkill Haven Borough Day. He also served on the Borough Day Committee for many years.

Terry is survived by three children: Heidi Shay, wife of Richard, Schuylkill Haven, Kristi Maurer, wife of Anthony, Wyomissing, & Terry L. Bensinger, husband of Francine, Schuylkill Haven, his grandchildren: Craig Barket, Jr., husband of Erin, Jordan Barket, husband of Kristen, Benjamin Barket, husband of Adrienne, Emma Jane Maurer, Kristopher Maurer, husband of Brianna, & Madison Bensinger, his great-grandchildren: Nathan, Clara, Levi, Micah, Naomi, Boaz, Ezra, Anna, and one on the way, and two siblings: Arlo J. Bensinger, Jr., & Melanie Mobley.

In addition to his parents and wife, Terry is also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Shay, and step-mother, June (Boyer) Bensinger.

Services will be privately held at the family’s convenience.

The family prefers remembrances in the form of contributions in Terry’s name to Red Creek Wildlife Center, Inc. 300 Moon Hill Dr., Schuylkill Haven PA 17972.

Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven has been entrusted with arrangements.