Lois C. Widdemer

Lois C. Widdemer passed away peacefully at Canada Lake, NY on August 5, 2026. She was born in Johnstown, NY, in August of 1933 to Ruth and Loran Clark, and grew up in Rochester NY. From childhood, her summers were spent at Canada Lake, NY, where she met her husband, John Widdemer.

Over the years, she was involved in many community activities, including the League of Women Voters and Planned Parenthood. She served on the Nathan Littauer Board for many years. In addition, she worked in the family business, Bali Leathers, where she was President for the last 5 years. She also loved to travel and explore the history of many cultures.

Her family and friends will miss her adventurous spirit, sharp sense of humor, and love of entertaining. She is survived by her daughters Pamela (Dallas) Kersey and Susan (Keith) Harrington; her granddaughters Anne Kokemor (Bill) and Kate Harrington; and her great-grandchildren Hailey and Owen Kokemor. She was predeceased by her husband, John D. Widdemer, and her son, John D. Widdemer, Jr.

Donations in her memory can be made to the James A Brennan Memorial Humane Society, 437 Nine Mile Tree Road, Gloversville, NY 12078 www.pawsforyou.org or the Fulton Regional SPCA, 356 S. Kingsboro Ave, Gloversville, NY 12078.

Submitted by the family