Irene Elizabeth Lewis

Irene was born in Sinclairville on April 13, 1934, to Juva and Clarence Knapp. After graduating from Cassadaga Valley High School, she married Gerald "Jerry" Lewis. Irene was a bookkeeper, homemaker, and did seasonal agricultural work. She was an avid bingo player and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant son, Donald; and siblings, Esther Knapp, Evelyn Whitcomb, Elvin Knapp and Clyde Knapp. She is survived by her three children, Rich Lewis, (Karin), Debbie Warren (Dan) and Donna Moss (Troy); six grandchildren, Ryan Lewis, Hilary Miller (Brendan), Matt Warren, Kayla Colburn (Bill), Josh Moss (Deb) and Jenna Farnsworth (Jeremy); and 10 great-grandchildren, Oliver Miller, Hazel Miller, Conor Colburn, Hailee Colburn, Madelyn Moss, Briella Moss, Trenton Farnsworth, Noah Farnsworth, Bennett Farnsworth and Oaklynn Farnsworth.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 6 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM at the Larson-Timko Funeral Home, 20 Central Avenue in Fredonia, with a service immediately following at noon.

Flowers are gratefully declined, but if desired, memorials may be made in Irene's name in honor of her friends and loved ones who have faced battles with cancer: Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester, 1048 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607; or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1640, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

Arrangements by David J. Dengler.