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Kathryn Williams Obituary

Newark – Kathryn S. Williams, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025, surrounded by her family.

A private graveside service was held in East Newark Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m., December 14, at the Fairville Fire Hall.

Kathryn was born in Newark on March 27, 1946, the daughter of the late Wesley and Helen Johnson Rowe. She was a graduate of Newark High School, Class of 1964. She spent her entire career at IEC, where she worked as a board inspector.

With her husband Gary, she raised four children.

Predeceased by her husband Gary Williams Sr. in 2018, she is survived by her brother Wesley (Pamela) Rowe; a daughter Terry Jo (William) Koeberle; three sons John (Roberta) Mann, Gary Jr. (Kristin Baer), Kevin; six grandchildren Elizabeth, Erin, Amanda, Caitlin, Amanda W., Kayla and thirteen great grandchildren. She will never be forgotten.

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Published by Finger Lakes Times on Nov. 15, 2025.

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Dec

14

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Fairville Fire Department

2963 NY-88, Newark, NY 14513

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Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home

127 E Miller St, Newark, NY 14513

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I was so glad to have known Grandma Kathy !! Our condolences to the entire family .

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