Mary Theresa Bench, 87, of Sykesville, died Monday, March 9, 2015 at Fairhaven.
   Born January 9, 1928 in Chester, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Giallette Bubri. She was the wife of the late William P. Bench, Sr. who died in 2005. They had been married for over 50 years.
   Prior to her marriage she had been employed as a telephone operator with Bell Telephone. She was also employed as a typist with Westinghouse where she met her future husband William. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was the last of her immediate family.
   She is survived by son William P. Bench, Jr., daughters Jane Bench, Debra Kunaniec and Donna Heying and her husband Richard. She is also survived by grandchildren Christopher, Jessica and Patrick Heying. She was preceded in death by brothers Leonard and Albert Bubri.  
   The family will receive friends Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 10-11 AM at the Jeffrey N. Zumbrun Funeral Home, 6028 Sykesville Road, Eldersburg, MD. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM with Deacon Karl Bayhi officiating. Inurnment will follow in Lake View Memorial Park.
   In lieu of flowers, sympathy’s may be expressed in the form of contributions to The American Cancer Society, 1393 Progress Way, Ste. 908, Eldersburg, MD 21784.
   Online condolences may be offered at www.jnzumbrunfuneralhome.com