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Jason A. Lewis, passed away from home, took the holeshot, cleared the triple jump and crossed the finish line into Heaven on February 17, 2014. He was 41 years old.
Jason lived his whole life to the extreme and when he set out to do something, he planned on being the best.
He had an aggressive personality, and early on, he excelled working in sales. It didn't matter if it was a vacuum cleaner or a new car, he would make you want it. Jason had the fortitude to go back to school, earn his diploma, continue on to graduate college, and become a licensed funeral director. This was one of his greatest achievements.
Jason took motocross racing to a whole new level. He always went "all out" and won countless races and titles during his career. He gave his all at 4-wheeler and drag racing too. Jason was a natural at all kinds of fishing- from tarpon fishing Boca Grande Pass, pitching a top-water to a lurking largemouth in the backset, trout on Mad River, mastering the drift on Salmon River, to winning the annual Catfish Derby almost every time- he went looking for the biggest, and usually found it. He loved hunting and everything that was associated with it. Deer hunting the rut in late fall, opening mornings of New York and Pennsylvania, were all so important to him and again, he usually positioned himself in the right spot at the right time.
Above all though, he especially loved his kids and always tried to do the best he could for them.
Jason leaves behind his 3 children, Jeremy, Evan and Rhyan Lewis; his mother and best friend, Betty Ann Lewis; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Neil and Sarrah Lewis, Keith and Crystal Lewis; his grandmother, Harriet Armstrong; his uncle, William Richards; and nieces, Jillian and Autumn.
He joins in heaven his role model and very best friend, his dad, Ronald A. Lewis; also his grandfather, Linden Armstrong; and grandparents, Bob and Betty Richards.
Jason struggled throughout his life with addiction, which caused many hardships with different parts of his life. He lost this battle, but finished the race and won his crown because through all his troubles, he always kept his faith in God.
His family will gather privately at his funeral home, Richards Funeral Home to cherish his memory. In honor of Jason, if you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help now or reach out a hand to someone that needs it. Never give up.

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Ron Lewis, 61, of Owego, N.Y., was sent off from home by his loving family to go on a fishing trip in Heaven early Saturday morning, October 13, 2007. He leaves behind his loving wife of 38 years, Betty Ann Lewis; his parents, Linden and Harriet Armstrong, Camden, N.Y.; his three children, Jason Lewis and Shana Stalker, Neil Lewis and Sarrah Sindoni, Keith and Crystal Lewis; his four grandchildren, Jeremy, Evan, Jillian and Rhyan Lewis; his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Richards; his brother-in-law, William Richards; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Alfred B. Lewis; infant sister, Debbie Lou Armstrong; and his father-in-law, Robert J. Richards. Ron was born in Rome, N.Y., on September 15, 1946. He graduated from Camden High School in 1954 and Simmons Institute of Funeral Service. Together with his wife, Ron owned and operated Richards Funeral Home in Owego for many years. He always strived to serve families with dignity and compassion and was a dedicated member of the community as a member of the Owego Kiwanis Club and the Zion Lutheran Church. A passionate sportsman and a lifetime member of the Tioga County Sportsman's Association, Ron won the competition for Tioga County All Around Sportsman, as well as many other titles for archery, trap and handgun competitive shooting leagues. For his dedication and love for the sports, he was an amazingly successful deer hunter and fisherman, sharing the heritage with his family throughout the years. From conquering the woods in Halsey Valley and Pennsylvania to his two matching "Blue Fin" charter boats on Lake Ontario and Venice, Fla., or to just simply drift the river channel with his sons and grandson out behind the house. With his "all out" way of approaching things, Ron lived for his family and was unconditionally devoted to them all. He will forever rest peacefully in God's tender loving care.
A Funeral Service will be held at his funeral home, Richards Funeral Home, Rte. 17c West, Owego, N.Y., on Tuesday, October 16, 2007, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Mark Osborn, friend, officiating. Burial will follow in Tioga Cemetery in the Richards family plot. Family and friends are invited to Richards Funeral Home on Monday, October 15, 2007, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. A deep heartfelt thank you is given to Ron's special group of medical personnel, friends, and family who have helped him through his journey.
--Published in Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin from Oct. 14 to Oct. 15, 2007

Ronald married Betty Ann Richards on 9 Aug 1969. Betty was born on 5 Jul 1940; died on 30 Jun 2015 in Owego, New York, USA; was buried in Tioga Cemetery, Owego, Tioga County, New York, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Owego, NY - Betty Ann Lewis passed away out of the loving care of her family and at the Bugles Call to the Post, she set the pace out of the gate, held the rail through the backstretch, pushed three wide on the outside as she rounded the far turn, stormed back into the lead at the top of the stretch, and pulled away from the field in the final furlong to win her Triple Crown of righteousness on Tuesday June 30, 2015. She was 74 years old. She joins in Heaven for a great reunion: her husband, Ronald Lewis; her son, Jason Lewis; her parents, Robert and Elizabeth Richards; and father-in-law, Linden Armstrong. Betty Ann was born on July 5, 1940, grew up in Owego, graduated from OFA Class of 1958, continued to Alfred State College and became a Registered Nurse. From the very first day she met her future husband, Ronald A. Lewis, the two were never separated again. They married on August 9, 1969, started a family with three boys, and lived each day to the fullest. As a couple, they owned and operated Richards Funeral Home in Owego, caring for families with dignity and compassion. As a family, they loaded three boys in the back of a station wagon and went out in search of adventure. Betty Ann was a true pioneer of action videography, toting her video camera and equipment on every endeavor. From deep sea sport fishing off the coast of Florida aboard their charter boat "Blue Fin," to countless baseball games, BMX races, and family events, she was always there to support, encourage, cheer and capture most all the action on camera. Betty Ann had a lifetime love of reading and could devour a good book in days. She especially loved the lavish descriptive words about times past and present and places near and far in the thousands of period romance novels she has accomplished. To that end, Betty Ann appreciated good grammar; she was well-written, well-spoken and was a woman of true class. She will be remembered by her family for her simple, yet thoughtful gifts, her unfailing love and her utmost devotion. She truly lived her life through her family and most importantly, had faith in God. Betty Ann leaves behind her two sons and daughters-in-law, Neil and Sarrah Lewis; Keith and Crystal Lewis; her brother, William Richards; her grandchildren, Jeremy, Jillian, Autumn, Evan, Rhyan and Camden Lewis; her mother-in-law, Harriet Armstrong; and extended family, David, Debbie and Wendy Richards. Her family will gather privately at her funeral home, Richards Funeral Home to celebrate her legacy and cherish her memory. In honor of Betty Ann: Live each day to the fullest. Don't wait another day to follow your dream, go on that adventure, and tell someone how much you love them. Carpe Diem.
--Published in Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin from July 2 to July 3, 2015

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Alfred B. Lewis Dies at Age 23
Former School Ball Player, Vet of War II
CAMDEN ? Alfred B. Lewis 23. World War II veteran, died at 10 a.m. today at his home on the River Road where he had lived for a year.
He was born in Rome, March 1, 1923, a son of Alfred J. and Marian Ballard Lewis. On Aug 23, 1943, at Taberg, he married Harriet Kirby, Father Foley officiating.
He was a member of St. Patrick?s Church, Taberg, a graduate of Camden High School, class of 1941, where he was pitcher for the school baseball team for two years; he was also a member of Meeker-O?Rourke Post, American Legion, Taberg, and a member of Taberg Fire Department.
He entered service in January, 1943 and served 18 months in Europe. He had worked for Rome Manufacturing Co., since his discharge.
Surviving besides his widow arte an infant son, Ronald, Camden; his parents, Taberg, his maternal grandfather, Edgar Ballard, Taberg; three brothers, and a sister, Edgar, Joseph, Elizabeth and Marie Lewis, Taberg.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick?s Church, Taberg, and interment in charge of B. A> Sanborn & Son, will be made in St. Patrick?s Cemetery.
--Rome Sentinel, Wednesday November 6, 1946

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Died of pneumonia after returning from WWII.

Alfred married Harriet Eugenia Kirby on 23 Aug 1943 in Taberg, New York, USA. Harriet was born on 13 Dec 1924 in Camden, New York, USA; died on 17 Dec 2016 in Camden, New York, USA; was buried in Tioga Cemetery, Owego, Tioga County, New York, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Harriet (Kirby) Armstrong, of Camden, NY, peacefully passed away on December 17, 2016 at the age of 92. She was welcomed into Heaven to join her husband of 65 years, Linden Armstrong; her son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Betty Ann Lewis; her infant daughter, Debbie Lou Armstrong; her grandson, Jason Lewis; and her first husband, Alfred Ballard Lewis, deceased in 1946.
Harriet leaves behind her dearest sisters and brother, Mary Lou Bird, Linda Furney with Ken Weber and Demoin Kirby, Jr. with Carolyn Cushman; also her grandsons, Neil and Sarrah Lewis, Keith and Crystal Lewis; her very special great-grandchildren, Jeremy, Evan, Jillian, Rhyan, Autumn, Camden and baby Aaron, who was born the morning she passed away; also her many special nieces, nephews, and their families who have meant so much to her and have helped throughout the years; and so many special friends. Harriet was also predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Reata Kirby; her brothers-in-law, Randall Bird, Richard ?Dick? Furney; her sister-in-law, Donna S. Kirby; her brothers-in-law Carl and Jennie Armstrong, Burl ?Red? and Rita Armstrong, Hugh and Roena Armstrong; and her sister-in-law, Avis and Walter Douglas; and many friends throughout the years.
Harriet was born on December 13, 1924, the daughter of Demoin Sr. and Gertrude (Scott) Kirby, and lived her entire life in Camden, NY. She worked for General Cable in Rome, NY during WWII, and then continued for 26 years at the Rochester Shoe Tree in Camden, which is where she met her husband, Linden. They were married on April 24, 1948, and were inseparable ever since. She was a member for over 50 years of the Camden United Methodist Church; member of the Camden Senior Citizens and Treasurer for over 20 years; member of the Annsville Senior Citizens and Treasurer for over 15 years; member of the Williamstown Senior Citizens; and the Ricard Grange #993. Harriet will especially be remembered for her selfless devotion and love for her entire family; her gift of conversation and her untiring zest for life.
Private Services for Harriet will be held at Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, Inc., 9464 State Rt. 13, Camden, at the convenience of the family. She will be laid to rest next to her husband, son and extended family in Tioga Cemetery, Owego, NY. In her memory, live your life to the fullest.
--Rome Sentinel, December 20, 2016