Frances E. (Findlay) Bentley

Frances Elizabeth Bentley, 90, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the Weirton Geriatric Center in Weirton, WV.

Frances was born Feb. 7, 1933, in Front Royal, VA, daughter of the late Charles and Carrie (Deavers) Findlay.

She had previously worked at the former LaBelle Nursing Home in the Laundry Dept. Frances loved to watch her grandchildren participate in their sporting events. She also loved to play bingo.

In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Bentley, son Robert, three brothers and two sisters.

Surviving are her children, Richard (Marshell) Bentley of Toronto, Mary (Fred) Merino of Steubenville, OH, Roger (Mary Kay) Bentley of Pottery Addition, OH, Ronald Bentley of Toronto, and Ray (Lynne) Bentley of FL; three brothers, Richard (Signa) Findlay of Steubenville, Roger (Jan) Findley of FL, and Marion ‘Huck’ Findley of Toronto; twelve grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Visitation for Frances will be held Tuesday Dec. 19, 2023, from 11 am to 1 pm at the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Toronto. Her funeral service will follow at 1 pm with Rev. Kevin Rinkes and the burial will take place in the Fort Steuben Burial Estates in Wintersville, OH.

Frances’ family would like to thank the staff of the Weirton Geriatric Center for the love and care they provided to her. Memorial donations for Frances may be sent to the funeral home. www.jefosterfh.com