New Bloomfield, PA- Benny J. Prescott- a former longtime Portville resident, passed away Sunday (November 29, 2020) at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born October 8, 1945 in Olean, he was the son of the late, Benny J. and Leona Baker Prescott. He married the former Patricia Baker, who survives.
Benny was a graduate of Portville Central School. He worked for over 40 years for Fibercell Packaging in Portville. He was a member of the Eldred Township Volunteer Fire Department for several years, and enjoyed dirt track car racing. He coached Pee-Wee baseball and was a longtime Buffalo Bills Fan. Most of all, Benny enjoyed spending time with his family; especially his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and his beloved dog, Momo.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children; Leona (Brian Courteau) Reed of Eldred, PA and Benny (Nichole) Prescott of New Bloomfield, PA; fourteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Welcome (Mary) Prescott of Georgia; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by one son, Richard Prescott; three brothers; one sister; one grandson; and one-great-grandchild.
Friends will be received at the Guenther Funeral Home, Inc., 51 S. Main Street, Portville on Thursday (December 3, 2020) from 11am-1pm, with funeral services following at 1pm. Burial will be in the West Genesee Cemetery, Obi.
All Covid-19 precautions are required for visitation and services.
Memorials if desired may be made to Shrines Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point, Dr., Tampa FL., 33607.
Online condolences can be made at www.guentherfh.com.