Albert Bennett

Albert Bennett, 88, of Cochranville, Pa., met his heavenly Father Saturday, December 7 after a long battle with Myasthenia Gravis.  Born in Green Mountain, N.C. on July 6, 1925, he was the son of the late Luther Bennett and Hester (Peterson) Bennett.  He was the husband of Evelyn (Shull) Bennett.  They celebrated 61 years of marriage on July 29th.

Albert was a former and charter member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Rising Sun, MD.

Albert was a self-employed painter for 25 years, also grew mushrooms and worked for Chrysler Corp.  Albert liked NASCAR, gardening and loved all his family most of all.

He is survived, in addition to his wife, by his daughters, Alice Hostetter, wife of Richard E., of Gap, Pa., Audrey Salsbury, wife of William, of Quarryville, Pa., seven grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; three brothers, Malone, James and Herbert Bennett, and one sister, Mary Thomas.  He was predeceased by two sisters, Ruth and Patsy Bennett.

The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 12 at 11 AM at the Highland Baptist Church, 1 Highland Road, Parkesburg followed by interment at the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church of Rising Sun, MD.  The viewing will be held on both Wednesday evening at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg from 6 until 8 PM and again on Thursday morning at the Church from 10 until 11 AM.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Project R.A.K.E. (A Church Ministry for the Handicapped), 125 Saginaw Rd. Lincoln University, PA 19352.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com