Obituary of Jane E. Lewis

Miss Jane E. Lewis, age 99, formerly of Gloversville, died Monday, February 25, 2019 at the Eastern Star Home in Oriskany, NY.

She was born September 26, 1919 in Gloversville, the daughter of the late Frank and Ethel Maidment Lewis. She was a 1938 graduate of Gloversville High School and the former Gloversville Business School. She was later employed as an office clerk at Grandoe Glove Company for 36 years. 

Jane was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, Johnstown. She was Past Matron of the Cayadutta Chapter #166 Order of the Eastern Star where she was Secretary for many years. She was also Past Royal Matron of the former Order of the Amaranth and was a member of the Gloversville 55 Plus and Johnstown 50 plus Senior Citizens.

She is survived by cousins including Michael Franko (Rita) of Johnstown, Fredrick Franko (Susan) of Caroga Lake and Sally Kulow (David) of New Hartford.

In addition to her parents, Jane was predeceased by her sister, Dorothy F. Lewis.

A graveside service will take place at 1:00pm Friday, April 26 in Section P of Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville. Please use the Wells Street entrance near the intersection of Steele Avenue. The Rev. Laurie M. Garramone will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Eastern Star Home, 8290 State Route 69, Oriskany, NY 13424.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, Gloversville.