Vivian B. Benz

Born on July 16, 1919, Mrs. Benz was formerly of Philadelphia and Fairless Hills, but has resided most recently at Sunrise of Lower Makefield in Yardley.

Vivian was a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church. She had perfect attendance in school from grades 1 to 12, and achieved awards for Penmanship and Typing.

In 1963 she became a single Mother, raised her three daughters, retired from Mellon Bank, and volunteered at Frankford Hospital over 500 hours

She loved the Phillies, the Phillie Phanatic and the Mummers.

Vivian was lovingly known as the "the Nice Lady", "The Energizer Bunny", "Nana", and "Rusty". She always had a smile, was caring and compassionate.

Heaven has a new Angel!

Mrs. Benz is the loving mother of Janice Benz (Clare), Jacqueline Iatesta (Kenneth), Marilyn Benz; grandmother of Adam Iatesta and Amy Ruch; great grandmother of Ethan and Cole Ruch.

She is also survived by her niece, Catherine Burkert and nephew, Kenneth Burkert (Teresa).

Mrs. Benz, was predeceased by her sister, Margaret Beck and her brother, Kenneth Burkert.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, November 15, 2019, from 11:00 am until 12:00pm at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 2200 Trenton Road, Levittown where her funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Vivian's name may be made to Northminster Presbyterian Church, 140 Trenton Road, Fairless Hills, PA 19030.