NEW YORK PROPRIETOR DIES FROM COMPLICATIONS OF COVID-19

Del Leween, proprietor of Pla-Mor Lanes in Watertown, N.Y., has passed away from complications of COVID-19.

Leween’s son, Shane, posted the news on the center’s Facebook page: “Our bowling family lost its patriarch today. COVID hit us all at once and Del had it the hardest out of all of us. We will be closed the rest of the week to give our family time to get thru this.”

The post continued: “We understand everyone may want to reach out to us, and we appreciate greatly your concern. Just know we love our bowlers and we thank all our customers for sticking with us during this difficult 2020 season.”

Dec. 19 marked the 19th anniversary of the Lewen family’s ownership of the Pla-Mor Lanes.