Thursday, April 12, 2012 8:48 am

Edward L. Bentzley, age 71, of Forest City, NC, passed away Monday, April 10, 2012.

    Edward was born April 1, 1941 in Schuylkill County, PA to the late Harold Bentzley and Sarah Shields Bentzley. 

    He was a veteran of the US Army and worked as a supervisor in plastic manufacturing for many years.  He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan.  He attended the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church.

    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years Nancy Bentzley and two brothers, Jackie Bentzley and Harold Bentzley.

     Survivors include two sons, Edward H. Bentzley and wife, Cheryl and Scott H. Bentzley all of Forest City; one brother, Patrick J. Bentzley and wife, Betty of Freemont, CA.  He is also survived by four grandchildren, Noah Hughes, Eugene Stafford, Sheila Stafford and Kathy Stafford.

    A memorial service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Mr. Andy Cilone officiating. 

    Harrelson Funeral Home is caring for the Bentzley Family.