Obituary: James B. “Chip” NEWARK, 77, of Belmont

James B. “Chip” NEWARK, 77, of Belmont, NY, died Monday, October 28, 2024 in his home.  Born May 11, 1947, in Wellsville, he was the son of James Herman and Angeline Zeznick Newark.  On June 30, 1973, in Immaculate Conception Church, Wellsville, he married Sara A. Harder, who survives.  A 1965 graduate of Wellsville Central School, he was employed by Verizon as a cable maintenance technician, retiring after 35 years.  Chip was a member of Telephone Pioneers, Wellsville Lions Club, and a life member of the Wellsville Moose.  Surviving besides his wife, Sara, are: three children, Jaimie (Clayton) Hulin of Franklinville, Brian Newark of Wellsville, and Aaron (Melissa) Newark of Newark; eight grandchildren, Olivia, Camden, Kuryn, Hannah, Autumn, Arianna, Emma, and Alyxandria; two brothers, George (Mary Ann) Newark of Elm Valley and Joseph (Sue Guichard) Newark of Wellsville; two sisters, Barbara (Glenn) Emery of Hallsville, MO and Nancy (Jeff) Orcutt of Cuba; nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents.  A graveside service will be held Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 12:00 Noon in Yorks Corners Cemetery, Willing, NY.  Memorials may be made to Amity Rescue Squad.  Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.