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Gates, Joseph R

Gates, Joseph R

Male 1934 - 2010  (76 years)

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  • Name Gates, Joseph R 
    Birth 25 Jan 1934  Howard, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Cemetery Schencks Cemetery, Howard Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Schencks Cemetery 
    Address:
    Schencks Cemetery 
    Obituary
    • Joseph R. Gates, 76 of Howard, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2010 at his home. He was born on January 25, 1934 in Howard the son of the late Raymond and Joyce Leathers Gates. He married Sandra Bechdel, they have been married for over 51 years, she survives at home. Joe retired from Cerro Metal after over 30 years of service. He was of the Methodist Faith. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Howard VFW and he also played with the Back Porch String Band. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by one daughter; Billie Jo Weaver of Howard, one son; Timothy L. Gates of Columbus, Ohio. one sister; Judith Shiffler of Winchester, Va., three brothers; Thomas, Timothy, and Samuel Gates all of Howard. He was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Long. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren; Toni and John Dreese and Brfandi Weaver Gates, two great-grandchildren; Debra and James Weaver. Services will Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Kader-Neff Funeral Home, 135 W. Main Street, Howard, Pa. with the Pastor Doug Mellott officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 6 – 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Schencks Cemetery, Howard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Runville United Methodist Church, 1216 Runville Rd., Bellefonte, Pa. 16823
    _UID D44C070F2A0146E3B0456656D216FB99B721 
    Death 22 Apr 2010  Howard, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial 25 Apr 2010  Howard Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    Schencks Cemetery 
    Oldest Known Ancestors
    Paternal Line: Martin Luther Gates,   b. Oct 1842, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1914
    Maternal Line: Catherine Rebecca Eminhizer,   b. 4 Oct 1832, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. UNKNOWN
    Person ID I8597  Family Tree
    Last Modified 21 May 2015 

    Father Gates, Raymond Allard,   b. 11 Jun 1903   d. Feb 1990 (Age 86 years) 
    Mother Leathers, Joyce,   b. 1 Feb 1911, Snow Shoe, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Jan 1986, Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years) 
    Marriage Jun 1930 
    Family ID F2802  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Bechdel, Sandra,   b. 7 Oct 1940, Blanchard, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Apr 2018, Howard, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1959 
    Family ID F2873  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 6 May 2019