The Excelsior Standard, Mar. 8, 2024

Kathleen Persinger

Kathleen “Toni” A. Persinger, 81, of Beaver, Penn., passed away peacefully Feb. 26, 2024, surrounded by love, at her daughter’s home. Born June 14, 1942, in Salamanca, N.Y., to James and Joyce Bentley, Toni was a faithful member of St. Ann Catholic Parish in Excelsior Springs for 38 years. She enjoyed volunteer work and was an antique enthusiast, having had her own antique business for many years.

A prolific letter-writer and voracious reader, Toni corresponded with family and friends for decades. She was passionate about taking mini-trips with her beloved husband, and spending time with her grandchildren and their many dogs.

Toni will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Anyone who knew her said she was the nicest person they’d ever met.

Along with her parents, Toni was preceded in death by two siblings, Mary Frey and Michael Bentley.

Toni will be sadly missed by her husband of nearly 60 years, Larry; children and their spouses, Randy (Peggy) Persinger of Liberty and Wendy (Michael) Knuth of Fall Creek, Wis.; and three siblings, Jan (Carla) Bentley, Partrick (Sue) Bentley and Evamarie Carnahan. She also will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, Jennifer (Kevin) Turcheck, Benjamin Persinger, Rachel (Jason) Knuth-Matteson, Jacob (Kameron Reitan) Knuth, Madigan (Nicholas) Knuth-Peterson and Blake Persinger; a sister-in-law and her husband, Cheryl (Pat) Formoso; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Per Toni’s wishes, all services were private. Inurnment to take place at Beaver Cemetery. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to Noll Funeral Home Inc.; 333 Third Street; Beaver, PA 15009. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral. com.