Phyllis J. Bentley

Olean- Phyllis Joline “Jo” Bentley

Phyllis J. “Jo” Bentley, 98 previously from Bolivar passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the Pines of Olean following a long illness.

Jo was born on March 21, 1928, in Greene County, PA., and was the daughter of John and Winifred Turner Polen. She married Leonard W. Bentley who predeceased her in 1983.

Jo’s life was devoted to being a great mom, wife, and grandmother. She loved music and teaching private piano lessons which she did for many years, crafts, and was an exceptional seamstress. Later in life she enjoyed traveling to visit her siblings and friends. She was always up for a game of cards or a friendly but competitive game of marbles with her great granddaughter Abby.

Jo is survived by her two daughters, Deanna Bentley and Vicki (Daniel) Jenkins, seven grandchildren, Christopher, Tracy (David), Jennifer, Lindsey (Steven), Erin (John), Cortney (Charles) and April (Thomas), and ten great grandchildren.

Jo was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Leonard, a son, Dennis Bentley, and a special great grandson, Evan Bailey and her 14 siblings, Byron Polen, Marjorie Polen, John Polen, Thomas Polen, Max Polen, Carl Polen, Ensil Polen, Donald Polen, Edmund Polen, Louise Polen Rutter, Bernice Polen Morris, Clarice Polen Timme, Turner Polen, and Wanda Polen Mucke.

Per Jo’s request there will be no services. She will be buried alongside her husband at Wells Cemetery in Little Genesee. Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, 646 East State Street, Olean, NY 14760. Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com

Thank you to the Pines of Olean for their care. A special thank you to Phil, Jocelyn, and Chris, for always being attentive and patient aides. Thank you to Laurie Donner and the “Crafty Crew” for being the best friends ever.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Craft Crew at the Pines Healthcare and Rehab Center, 2245 W State St, Olean, NY 14760 or to the Alzheimer's Association - WNY 6400 Sheridan Dr Suite 320 Amherst, NY 14221 or you can follow the link below: 

https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?PROXY_ID=13235037&mfc_pref=T&idb=973584265&64081.donation=form1&df_id=64081&PROXY_TYPE=20&FR_ID=19823