Biography: Barbara Ann "Golden" Bentzel, 79 of Littlestown died Thursday April 6 2023 at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Harry C. Bentzel who died November 3 2021. They were married for 61 years. Born July 5, 1943 in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of the late Kathleen & Ralph A. Golden. She was employed at Jack Tar for many years and then retired and baby sat her grandchildren whom she cherished.

Surviving are her sons, Bryan H Bentzel and Teri of Littlestown, Jeffrey D Bentzel and Penny of Hanover:Her daughters, Carol L "Sam" Bair and Randy of Hanover, Laura A Armacost of Littlestown and Julie A Arentz of Hanover. Her 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren with 3 more on the way and 6 step great grandchildren. Barbara had an in-law family that she considered her own family that included sisters in law Betty Jean and Allen Dutterer of Pleasant Valley MD, Nancy L Rexroth of Thomasville, Judy and Wendall "Butch" Green of Florida, Peggy and Brian Fuller of Hanover, Virginia "Ginny" Bentzel and Brother in-law Richard Bentzel. Barb was predeceased by sons in law Kenneth R Armacost and Craig E Arentz  and brother in-law John C. Bentzel.

A Memorial Service will be Sunday April 23, 2023 at Christ Church of Littlestown at 2 PM with Pastor Garry Sheaffer officiating. Family will receive friends from 1-2 at the Church. Inurnment will be in the church cemetery. Memorials in Barbara's name may be sent to, Forever Love Rescue at the Kitty Corner, 39 Queen St, Gettysburg PA 17325. Online condolences may be shared on www.littlesfh@comcast.net.