IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Paulette G.
Bates
December 28, 1951 – January 13, 2018
Obituary
Mrs. Paulette G. Bates, age 66, of Leisure Lakes Rd., Stevensville, PA, passed away at her home, in Stevens twp., on Saturday evening, January 13, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.
Paulette was born in Meshoppen, PA. on December 28, 1951, the daughter of Paul and Valerie Ruhf Newhart Sr., of Friendsville, PA. Paulette was one of eight children of Paul and Valerie. Growing up in Susquehanna county, Paulette was a graduate of the Elk Lake High School, with the class of 1969.
On June 6, 1970, she married Gordon D. Bates. The business manager of Bates Family, Paulette was definitely the boss the family; "whatever she said, it had better be done". In her spare time, she loved working in her flower beds, and garden. She also enjoyed painting ceramics, working on jig saw puzzles, but especially enjoyed family gatherings, and spending many enjoyable moments with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, Paulette is survived by her husband of 47 years, Gordon Dale Bates Sr., of Stevensville, PA. Her children, Gordon and Jill Bates Jr. of Towanda, PA; and Nikki Bates (Joe LaRue) of Stevensville, PA. Three grandchildren, Austin Madill (Amanda Kesler) of Lawton, PA, Dylan Bates and Destiny Bates, both of Towanda, PA; and two great-grandchildren, Savannah Powers, and Lincoln Madill. She also is survived by her siblings, Ed and Doris Newhart, of Kirkwood, NY; Diane and Ken Bates, of Wyalusing, PA; Emma and Tom Sobonski, of Friendsville, PA; Karen Newhart Fitch, of Iowa; Elisha Newhart (Cindy Pellew) of Friendsville, PA; and David and Debra Newhart of Friendsville, PA; and her extended family, Joyce Bates, of Pennsylvania; and Ron and Evonne Bates, of Wyalusing, PA, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Paulette also leaves behind her faithful, and favorite dog and companion, Molly. She was preceded in death by her brother, Paul Newhart Jr., on October 13, 2013; and her Mother in law and Father in Law, Mildred and Wilfred Bates.
Being a very private person and abiding with Paulette's wishes, there will be no calling hours, or funeral services. Interment will be at the convenience of the Bates Family.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial donations to the Guthrie Hospice, 1 Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA 18848.
Arrangements were made through the Sheldon Funeral Home, 155 Church St., Wyalusing, PA 18853.
Online condolences may be made at www.sheldonfuneralhomes.com
Paulette was born in Meshoppen, PA. on December 28, 1951, the daughter of Paul and Valerie Ruhf Newhart Sr., of Friendsville, PA. Paulette was one of eight children of Paul and Valerie. Growing up in Susquehanna county, Paulette was a graduate of the Elk Lake High School, with the class of 1969.
On June 6, 1970, she married Gordon D. Bates. The business manager of Bates Family, Paulette was definitely the boss the family; "whatever she said, it had better be done". In her spare time, she loved working in her flower beds, and garden. She also enjoyed painting ceramics, working on jig saw puzzles, but especially enjoyed family gatherings, and spending many enjoyable moments with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, Paulette is survived by her husband of 47 years, Gordon Dale Bates Sr., of Stevensville, PA. Her children, Gordon and Jill Bates Jr. of Towanda, PA; and Nikki Bates (Joe LaRue) of Stevensville, PA. Three grandchildren, Austin Madill (Amanda Kesler) of Lawton, PA, Dylan Bates and Destiny Bates, both of Towanda, PA; and two great-grandchildren, Savannah Powers, and Lincoln Madill. She also is survived by her siblings, Ed and Doris Newhart, of Kirkwood, NY; Diane and Ken Bates, of Wyalusing, PA; Emma and Tom Sobonski, of Friendsville, PA; Karen Newhart Fitch, of Iowa; Elisha Newhart (Cindy Pellew) of Friendsville, PA; and David and Debra Newhart of Friendsville, PA; and her extended family, Joyce Bates, of Pennsylvania; and Ron and Evonne Bates, of Wyalusing, PA, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Paulette also leaves behind her faithful, and favorite dog and companion, Molly. She was preceded in death by her brother, Paul Newhart Jr., on October 13, 2013; and her Mother in law and Father in Law, Mildred and Wilfred Bates.
Being a very private person and abiding with Paulette's wishes, there will be no calling hours, or funeral services. Interment will be at the convenience of the Bates Family.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial donations to the Guthrie Hospice, 1 Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA 18848.
Arrangements were made through the Sheldon Funeral Home, 155 Church St., Wyalusing, PA 18853.
Online condolences may be made at www.sheldonfuneralhomes.com
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