Frank B. Benjamin

Benjamin, Frank B. ?Bo Bo?, Hardinge, Inc. Retiree, Age 54 of Baty Street Elmira, NY passed away Thursday, January 17, 2002 very unexpectedly at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. He was born February 26, 1947 in Elmira, NY the son of Frank B.And Alma (Haner) Benjamin Sr. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank January 20, 1997. He is survived by his mother, Alma;Loving wife, Patricia; sons, Russell D. Benjamin of Elmira, NY; Ryan D. Benjamin also of Elmira, NY; stepdaughter, Crystal L. Alvoid of Elmira, NY; Grandchildren, Jordin D. Benjamin and Christopher and Anthony Hooks; siblings, Richard (Karen) Benjamin of Pine City, NY; Gayle (Robert) Connelly of Elmira, NY; Gary (Robin) Benjamin of Wellsboro, PA; Judith Kent of Elmira, NY; Lori (Chris) Staudt of Columbia Crossroads, PA; Scott (Rachael) DeHaas of Pine City, NY; along with several nieces, nephews and many close friends. Frank was retired from Hardinge, Inc. after several years of faithful and dedicated service as a machinist. He was a member of the South Creek Evangelical Free Church. He left this world doing what he loved most, bowling. Frank enjoyed shopping for cars, boats, RV?s, and motorcycles. His greatest pleasure came from riding on his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., on Sunday, January 20, 2002 from 2 to 5 PM. Funeral Services will be held there following the visitation at 5 PM. The Rev. Paul Pirino will officiate. Interment will take place in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY at the convenience of the family. Memorial Donations in the name of Frank B. Benjamin Jr. may be directed to the South Creek Evangelical Free Church, 2653 S. Broadway, Wellsburg, NY 14894 or to a charity of ones choice. A ?Candle of Memory? may be lit in Frank?s name at www.olthof.com.