Annasophea (Benson) Keen

MILTON - Annasophea (Benson) Keen, 90, formerly of Lancaster, died on Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at Evangelical Hospital, Lewisburg. She was the wife of the late William G. Keen who had died in 1976. Annasophea was born on October 25, 1916 in Lancaster, a daughter of the late Hjalmar A. and Mary E. (Krampel) Benson. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy in Lancaster, class of 1934, member and past president of Holy Cross Alumnae, member of International Federation of Catholic Alumnae, St. Philips Catholic Church and Green Acres Garden Club in Lancaster. In Milton, she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Woman's Club, Garden Club, National Council of Catholic Women, AARP and the Home Makers. She is survived by two sons; William G. Keen of Milton and Michael D. Keen of Lancaster, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one sister; Mary Jayne and two brothers; Charles H. and William J. Benson. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery, Lancaster, with Father Joseph C. Hilbert officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 229 Center Street, Milton, PA 17847. Arrangements are by the Dale E. Ranck Funeral Service, 125 N. Front St., Milton.