November 11, 1966 – August 6, 2025
Cattaraugus – Yvonne E. Benson, 58, of Cattaraugus, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital. She was born on November 11, 1966 in Salamanca, daughter of the late Allen John “Fonz” and Corinne (Frentz) Benson.
Yvonne’s true passion was always working with children throughout her years of teaching. Once operating the Pre-K at the Little Valley United Methodist, Yvonne’s love for children grew as she continued to substitute teach at Cattaraugus/Little Valley Central School. Yvonne’s work at CLV grew to become a “do-it-all” helping hand for anyone who needed it, but her biggest love was working with the kids; Yvonne loved seeing them succeed. She also enjoyed her cats, and following the Buffalo Bills. She was a lifelong passionate fan of the Bills.
Ms. Benson is survived by two cousins, although they grew to become sisters; Desiree (Richard) Jones of Shinglehouse, PA, and Kim (Tom) Dissell of Cleveland, OH, and another special cousin, Christopher (May) Goodenow of Amherst, as well as two uncles; Phillip (Jane) Frentz of Gowanda, and Dean (Elaine) Frentz of Busti. Also surviving is a special nephew Jacob Goodenow of Amherst, NY, a special niece, Miranda (Jordan Walters) Goodenow and her children; Delilah and Oliver, of whom Yvonne adored, all of Cattaraugus. Also surviving is a special nephew, Ethan Goodenow, special niece, Myka Goodenow, as well as many other nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Besides her parents, Yvonne is predeceased by a sister, Yvette Matthews.
Friends may call on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 from 11 am to 2 pm from Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 411 Rock City St. Little Valley.
Funeral services will immediately follow at 2 pm from the funeral home.
Burial will be in Liberty Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Roswell Park, or the ASPCA.
