Thomas S. Bentley

Thomas S. Bentley obituary, Johnstown, NY

Thomas S. Bentley

Thomas Bentley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A. G. Cole Funeral Home, Inc. on Jun. 21, 2023.

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Thomas S. Bentley Sr., age 79, of Ephratah, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Hudson Park Rehabilitation Facility, Albany.
He was born in Johnstown on May 3, 1944, a son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Skoda Bentley.
Thomas was employed at the former SIMCO leather in Johnstown until his retirement. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and taking long walks with his dogs.
Survivors include his wife, Mindy Bentley; three daughters Elizabeth Stanton, Tammy Heroth and Tracy Bentley; his sons Thomas Bentley Jr., Russell Bentley Mike Harding and Timothy Harding; two sisters Marylou Ahrens and Elizabeth Cool; several grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three brothers Frank Bentley, Fred Bentley and Timothy Bentley.
A celebration of Life will be held on July 14, 2023, from 3 to 7 pm at the Sammonsville Volunteer Fire Dept. Route 67 Johnstown, NY.
Arrangements have been entrusted to A.G. Cole Funeral Home, Inc 215 E. Main Street, Johnstown.
Condolences to the family may be made by visiting our website at www.agcolefuneralhome.com

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