Walter J. Bensinger

Walter J. Bensinger, age 78, of Orwigsburg passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Geisinger - St. Luke's in Orwigsburg, PA.

He was the husband of Clara L. (Grube) Bensinger who passed away in 2011.

Born October 11, 1946 in Orwigsburg, he was the son of the late Irvin and Martha (Amour) Bensinger.

Walter was a 1964 graduate of Blue Mountain High School. After graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was later employed by the United States Postal Service for over 30 years.

Walter was an active member of Christ Church McKeansburg. He was an avid sports fan, especially the Phillies. He also enjoyed supporting Blue Mountain athletics where he, his children, and grandchildren played sports.

Surviving are his son, Michael Bensinger and his wife Michelle of New Ringgold; daughter, Donna (Bensinger) Zacharias and her husband Allen of Lehighton; sisters: Nancy Watkins of Hazleton and Faye Ketner of Schuylkill Haven; nine grandchildren: Ryan and his wife Bonnie, Nina, Aaron, and Sheridan Bensinger; Megan (Bensinger) Gauntlett and her husband Trevor; and Kenny, Benjamin, Jackson, and Molly Zacharias; and two great grandchildren: Vivian and Nathaniel.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Irvin, Charles, and Ronald Bensinger.

A funeral service will be held on his birthday, October 11, 2025, at 11:00AM at Christ Church McKeansburg, 6 S Race Street, New Ringgold, PA with Rev. Jonathan Heim officiating. A viewing will be held at the church from 9:30AM until the time of service. Interment will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Christ Church Benevolence Fund.

Online Registry and Condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, PA