PAULA S. BENENSON STAUNTON - Paula (Schildknecht) Benenson, 67, died on Saturday, October 20, 2012 in Staunton, VA. She was born on May 29, 1945 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Paul R. Schildknecht and Flora Gordon Schildknecht. In addition to her parents, Paula is predeceased by her husband, John R. Benenson, her sister, Shirley I. Walker, and beloved canine companion Houdini. Prior to her retirement in 2008, Paula was the Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director of the Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board in Culpeper, VA. Paula also served as an Administrative Assistant throughout the world during her tenure with the Central Intelligence Agency in the 1960's. Family members include a daughter, Natasha Benenson of Staunton; a son, Matthew Benenson and his fiance' Grace, of Greensboro, NC; and a niece, Cynthia Medinger of Baltimore, MD. Family, friends, and caregivers are invited to celebrate Paula's life on November 3, 2012 from 2 to 4pm at Henry Funeral Home in Staunton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 306 Charlottesville, VA 22901, or the animal rescue organization of your choice.