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IN MEMORIAM: Max E. Lewis, 68;

Fell In Love With Area, Never Left

Max E. Lewis

FLY CREEK VALLEY – Max Emory Lewis, 68, who originally came to Cooperstown in 1986 to install the Clark Gym's bowling alley and never left, passed away at his home Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, with his son and longtime friend at his side.

Max was born on Jan. 29, 1952, at his childhood home in East Hopewell Township, Pa. Max was one of five children of Geraldine Elizabeth McWilliams and Richard Millard Lewis. He graduated with the Class of 1970 from Kennard-Dale High School in Fawn Grove, Pa.

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