Renata Bender, 60, of Lower Burrell, passed away on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, with her loving family beside her. Daughter of Edwin S. and Rita A. Marziale Bender of Lower Burrell, PA, she lived in Lower Burrell all of her life. She was a lifelong member at St. Margaret Mary Roman Catholic Church, Lower Burrell. A graduate of Burrell High School, she earned her bachelor's degree from La Roche College and her master's degree from Point Park College. A hard worker, she worked the past 32 years for a local company, the last 23 as the controller, after working for her father's small business upon high school graduation. She was also a technology continuing education instructor at Westmoreland County Community College and Penn State for a few years. She is survived by her mother, Rita, and brother, Edwin, both of Lower Burrell; as well as dear friend, Traci McAninch; and her family. She was preceded in death by her father, Edwin; and maternal grandparents, Emil and Theresa Marziale. At her request, there will be no public viewing. Friends are welcome to attend a Christian Funeral Mass at 10 a.m., Tuesday, in St. Margaret Mary Church, 3055 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell, PA 15068. Interment will be private in Greenwood Mausoleum, Lower Burrell. The family suggests donations made in her name to St. Margaret Mary Church Food Bank, 3055 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell, PA 15068. Arrangements by THE RUSIEWICZ FAMILY OF FUNERAL DIRECTORS, ARNOLD AND LOWER BURRELL. www.RusiewiczFH.com