James P. Lane

James P. Lane, 72, of East Main Street, Johnstown, passed away Wednesday morning, February 11, 2026, at Nathan Littauer Hospital. He was born in Boston, MA on March 19, 1953, a son of Dennis J. and Yvonne Fisher Lane, and moved to Johnstown with his family when he was five. Jim was a longtime area resident. He was a 1971 graduate of Bishop Burke High School and later earned an Associate’s degree in business from FMCC. Mr. Lane was first employed as a salesman for the former Hemmingway & Bartlett Co., based in CT, and traveled throughout New York. He later was a salesman for NAPA Auto Parts in Ballston Spa, before working as an assistant manager at Advanced Auto in Johnstown. Most recently, Jim worked for several area trucking companies, including JB Hunt and Eaton Trucking Service, as a logistics coordinator. He retired in 2015. Jim was a member of Gateway Community Church in Gloversville. He was a former member of the Johnstown Moose Club. Jim was a talented woodworker and enjoyed creating everything from Adirondack chairs to bird houses. He was the family’s “go-to guy” who could fix anything. Jim also loved boating on the Great Sacandaga Lake and enjoyed camping and docking his boat at Cranberry Cove in Mayfield for the past 10 years. He loved traveling near the ocean; visiting the Dominican Republic, Cancun, Mexico, and the Florida Keys; and cruising the Caribbean. Jim was an avid reader. He also was lifelong fan of the Green Bay Packers and more recent fan of the NY Yankees. Most of all, Jim loved spending time with family, especially his grandson, Connor. Survivors include his wife, Mary Semione Lane, the love of his life, whom he married on July 14, 1979; a daughter, Christina (Michael) Sitts of Johnstown; two brothers, Dennis (Carol) Lane of Washington, DC and John “Chris” Lane of Syracuse; a sister, Marie “Ree” (Richard) Bert of Cottleville, MO; a grandson, who was the light of Jim’s world, Connor Sitts; two brothers-in-law, Gregory (Debbie) Semione and Richard Semione, both of Gloversville, who were more like brothers to Jim; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Cremation was performed at Park View Crematorium, Schenectady. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 2 – 4pm at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc., 111 County Highway 106, Johnstown. A memorial service will follow at 4pm at the funeral home with Pastor Larry Weidman, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to the Fulton County SPCA, both in care of the funeral home.

James P. Lane

March 19, 1953 - February 11, 2026

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