Ida R. Benner Ida R. Benner, 85, of Emmaus, died February 11, 2010 in her residence after a long battle with cancer. She was the widow of the late Cornelius E. Benner. Born in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Francis Nicotera and the late Maria Canstansina. She worked for Rodale Manufacturing for 15 years, retiring in the early 1960s. She was a member of Trinity Great Swamp U.C.C., Spinnerstown. She was a supporter of the Vera Cruz Fire Company Association, past president and member of the Vera Cruz Ladies Auxiliary, member of the Vera Cruz Senior Citizens, member of the Vera Cruz Homecoming Association, and member of AARP. Survivors: Sons, Elwood J. Benner and wife Sharon of Allentown, Robert L. Benner of Allentown, Cornelius E. Benner, Jr. and wife Donna Marie of Bethlehem, and Jeffrey S. Benner of Emmaus; Daughter, Dianne M. Jarrell of Allentown; 11 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. She was predeceased by brothers, Anthony and John Nicotera. Services: Funeral Services Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 10:30 AM in Schantz Funeral Home, Inc., Emmaus. Viewing Monday, February 15, 2010 from 7 to 8:30 PM and Tuesday 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Trinity Great Swamp Cemetery, Spinnerstown. Online condolences may be made to www.schantzfh.com Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Citizen's Fire Company (Vera Cruz), 4093 Main Road West, Emmaus, PA 18049.