Doris H. Bennicas, 86, a resident of Phoebe Berks, formerly of Allentown, died March 21, 2019, in Reading Hospital, West Reading.

She was the wife of the late Carlton J. Bennicas.

Born March 24, 1932, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Henry S. and Edith (Haldeman) Cope.

A graduate of Liberty High School, Bethlehem. she was a food service worker in the Parkland School District for many years before retiring.

She was a member of St. Jame’s United Church of Christ, Allentown.

Her survivors include sons Brian J. and his wife, Linda, of Allentown, Todd A. and his wife, Kathy, of Strasburg; grandchildren Olivia and Sean; siblings Henry Cope of Maine, and Shirley Heinz, Kenneth James and Fred Cope, all of Bethlehem.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Phoebe Ministries c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.