Donna Lynn Benco

Donna Lynn Benco, 71, of New Kensington, passed away peaceful Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 10, 1955, in New Kensington, to the late Charles V. and Barbara Bates Miller. Donna was a 1973 graduate of Valley High School. She served in the Army Reserves 307 MP Company, 99th AR of New Kensington from 1974 to 1978. Donna was then employed by Westinghouse in RIDC Park for over 30 years before retiring in 2015. She was a life member of the Hunter and Fisherman’s Club, New Kensington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Benco; and her sister, Charlene Rider. Donna is survived by her daughter, Jen (Shawn) Conwell; son, Jeff Madoni Jr.; daughter in law, Brittany Madoni; sisters, Laurie (Carlos) Pino and Linda Wirtz-Conrad; brother, Charles Miller Jr.; grandchildren, Katlyn (James) Pertinaci and Reagan, Ryleigh and Rory Madoni; and great grandchildren, Rebello and Freya Pertinaci. As per Donna’s wishes, all service were private and entrusted to the Joseph J. Cardaro Funeral Home, New Kensington, 724-337-3325. A celebration of life will be set for a future date. www.cardarofuneralhome.com