Loretta J. "Lori" (Benn) Strobel

Loretta J. "Lori" Strobel, 83, of Buffalo Twp., passed away peacefully, Saturday, May 1st, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Lori was born in New Kensington on July 19, 1937, a daughter of the late Helen (Bennini) and Albert Benn. She was a 1956 graduate of Ken High. Lori worked at Moonlight Mushroom in Worthington for 4 years. She then went on to be co-owner and secretary for New Ken Generator for over 30 years. She was currently the caretaker and friend for Gladys Johnson in Sarver. Lori enjoyed time with her family and beloved dog Annie, activities with her Red Hat group, going on casino trips and playing cards with friends. Lori is survived by two sons Mark (Cheryl) Kozma, of Winfield Twp. and Joseph (Karen) Kozma, of Buffalo Twp.; 4 grandchildren, Michael (Kristen Kelly) Kozma, Daniel (Rachel Barr) Kozma, Jennifer (Andrew) Patton & Greg (Amy) Arnold; 6 great grandchildren, Landen & Brooklyn Kozma, Audrey Barr, Sophia & Mason Patton & Emily Arnold. She is also survived by four sisters, Darlene (Robert) Scott, Alberta Mendicino, Linda (Jim) Smith, and Christine (Dave Coulter) Sparks. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years Dean W. Strobel, who passed away in 2016, her sister Delores Campbell and brother Leroy Benn. Family and friends will be received on Monday May 3rd from 4-7 p.m. in the Redmond Funeral Home, Inc. 524 High St. Freeport. A private family funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 600 Waterfront Dr #223 Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

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