James H. Bentz

1936 - 2020

James Herman Bentz, 84, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020, at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, in Cabot. He was born Thursday, Jan. 23, 1936, in Pittsburgh, to the late John E. and Marie Kraus Bentz. James resided most of his life in Buffalo, N.Y., where he was employed as a tool and die setter for Trico Products Corp. After retiring, he lived briefly in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and then made his home in the Cabot area in 2007. He is survived by his three sons, James J. Bentz, of Virginia, and William A. Bentz and Hayes A. Bentz, of West Virginia; two nephews, William J. (Sharon) Bentz and George R. (Joyce) Bentz; as well as other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Adeline Donovan Bentz; his daughter, Jeaninne A. Bentz; his brother, William G. Bentz; and four sisters, Kathleen M. Bentz, Virginia M. Edgar, Rita M. Gustin and Bernadette M. Hoak. To honor James' request, there will be no visitation or memorial service. Cremation services are under the care of the ROBERT PETERS FUNERAL HOME INC., 1521 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights, PA 15065 (724-224-7730). For online condolences and more information, please visit us at www.petersfamilyfuneralhomes.com.