IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Arlene E.

Arlene E.  Renninger Profile Photo

Renninger

Mar 1, 1930 — Feb 18, 2026

Obituary

Arlene E. Renninger, 95, of Bethlehem, PA, formerly of Fountain Hill, PA died Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospice House. She was the widow of Charles J. Renninger, Jr. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Anthony G. Rapp, Sr. and the late Elizabeth (Mahl) Rapp. She was a 1948 graduate of Central Catholic High School. Arlene was an administrative secretary for St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill for 30 years retiring in 1992. She was a member of St. Ursula Catholic Church, Fountain Hill where she was a former office volunteer and a member of the Golden Hillers. Arlene was a member of a quilting group that made lap blankets for those undergoing cancer treatment and baby blankets for premature babies for many years.

Survivors: Son, Jeffrey C. Renninger and his wife Kemp of Fountain Hill; daughters, Carol Renninger of Swainton, NJ, Joan Bencsics and her husband Bob of Fountain Hill; grandchildren, Katie Lasso and her husband Nik of Newton, NJ, Daniel Bencsics and his wife Michelle of Salisbury Township, Kevin Bencsics and his wife Emily of Northumberland, PA; great grandchildren, Emerson Lasso, Maverick Lasso, Cru Bencsics and Sonny Bencsics. She was predeceased by her siblings, Joann Paulik, Lawrence Rapp and Anthony G. Rapp, Jr.

Service: Funeral Mass 11:00AM Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at St. Ursula Catholic Church, 1300 Broadway, Fountain Hill. Family and friends may call from 10:00AM to 11:00AM Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at the church. Interment will follow the Mass at Holy Ghost Cemetery, Fountain Hill. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Cantelmi Funeral Home, Fountain Hill. Please record a memory at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.

Contributions: Memorials may be made in Arlene's memory to St. Luke's Hospice, Attn: Development Office, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015.

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Visitation

February
25

Wednesday

St. Ursula Catholic Church

1300 Broadway, Fountain Hill, PA 18015

10:00 - 11:00 am

Mass of Christian Burial

February
25

Wednesday

St. Ursula Catholic Church

1300 Broadway, Fountain Hill, PA 18015

Starts at 11:00 am

Burial

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