Published in Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin on July 23, 2012 
Binghamton, NY


Inez Lake (1925 - 2012)
Newark Valley: Inez R. Lake 86, a long-time resident, was united with
her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 22, 2012. Inez is survived by her
devoted husband of 64 years, Walter O. Lake, her children: Mary Brink,
Shirley Lake, Barbara (Joseph) Cicchelli, Rev. Robert (Eileen) Lake
and her daughter-in-law, Cynthia Lake. Also surviving are her brothers:
Frank (Betty), Bert (Betty), Max, Merlin and Carl (CJ) Christian; her
sister Frances Bleiler, 19 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 3
great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Born on Oct. 26, 1925 in Altoona, FL, she was one of 12 children born
to Charley and Maude (Hardenstein) Christian. In addition to her parents
she was predeceased by her first husband, Albert Chapman, a son Donald,
4 sisters, a brother, her son-in-law, Thomas Brink, a granddaughter and
2 great granddaughters.

Inez was a graduate of New Albany, PA High School, class of 1943 and a
life-long member of the First Baptist Church of Newark Valley. She was
a talented seamstress and an employee of the former Mary Lou's Dress
Factory in Owego for many years. She was also a member of the Newark
Valley and Berkshire Sr. Citizens; enjoyed traveling, gardening and
ceramics, a hobby she also taught.

Her family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 24, at the First Baptist
Church of Newark Valley, from 10:45 until 11:45 am. A funeral service will
follow there at 12 noon with Pastor Michael Spiegel officiating. Burial
will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park. For those wishing, kindly consider
directing memorials to the Memorial Fund of her church, PO Box 457
Newark Valley, NY 13811. The Cooley Family of MacPherson Funeral Home,
Newark Valley is assisting with arrangements. Memories and condolences
may be shared in her guest book at macphersonfh.com