Frank Comfort

Age 82 of Elmira and formerly of Horseheads, NY, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2006 in the Arnot Ogden Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit.Frank was the son of the late Leman and Lemira Bennett Comfort, born in Elmira, NY on March 23, 1923.He was the husband of the late Norma L. Comfort, who predeceased him on March 12, 1996.It was Frank?s wish that his services remain private.His burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery, next to his loving wife, Norma.He is survived by his half sister, Judi Morse of Elmira; loving friends, Vaughn and Sidney Manwaring of Horseheads; family, Ellen and Jim Benedict of Horseheads and their family; Christine Gallegos of Arizona and her family; several nieces and nephews.Frank was a lifelong member of Centenary United Methodist Church, was an avid bowler, and a passionate Yankees fan.He retired from Thatcher Glass after 40 years of dedicated service.He was a decorated World War II Army veteran, serving as an anti-tank gunner in Ardennes, Central Europe, Normandy, Northern France, and Rhineland.He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal, and the Silver Star for bravery under fire.Frank?s family wishes to thank the staff in the Arnot Ogden Skilled Nursing Unit 4-D and the Dialysis Unit for the wonderful care they gave Frank.Those wishing may leave a ?Candle of Remembrance? for the family at www.olthof.com.