Windber, Pennsylvania - BENCIE - Cecilia Marie, 97, Windber, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Nov. 14, 2025, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born Sept. 21, 1928, in Windber, PA. She was the daughter of the late Matthew and Katherine (Burda) Klena. Preceded in death by husband, Stephen N. Bencie, who passed away on Dec. 11, 2018. Also preceded in death by sister, Mary; brother, Steve; infant brother, Stefan; and nieces, Cecilia and Priscilla. Cecilia and Stephen were married in Windber on June 28, 1952. Cecilia was the loving mother of Dr. David Bencie, married to Lori; Kathleen, married to Paul Danel; and Stephen Bencie, married to Roseann. She was the greatest grandma to her cherished grandchildren, Ryan and Breanne Danel; Matthew Bencie, married to Mary Joy, and her daughter, Jemaica; Megan Bencie; Julia, married to Jeremy Fischer; and Jessica Bencie; and also by nephew, John Polasko Jr. Cecilia was a 1946 graduate of Windber High School. She worked as a mail clerk, bookkeeper and secretary at Windber Eureka Store. She was a former member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 4795, Windber Senior Center, Tops Club 765, St. Marys League. Her hobbies included reading, crocheting, summer picnics, bingo, casino trips and family beach vacations to the Outer Banks. Cecilia received a commemoration for voting in 50 consecutive years in the general election and was inducted into the Somerset County Voter Hall of Fame. She was a devout Catholic, a former member of St. Mary's RC Church and current member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church of Windber. Cecilia will be remembered for her never-ending compassion and care for her family and friends. Over ten decades, she was the heart and soul of the Bencie family. Her love and sacrifices will always be cherished and appreciated. Special thanks and gratitude to the staff at Arbutus Park Manor and Windber Hospice, for their compassionate care and support. The Bencie family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 24, at Meek & Dalla Valle Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Church, Father Larry. Committal to follow at All Faiths Chapel and burial at St. Mary's RC cemetery, Windber. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Arbutus Park Manor Benevolent Care or Windber Hospice.