Richard V. Bates Obituary
The passing of Richard V. Bates of Corning, New York, born in Campbell, New York leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 21, 2024 at the age of 91. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Frances Strzepek Bates; his parents, Arlyn Bates and Viola Bates (Carr); and his siblings, Arlyn Bates and Sue Yawger.
He is survived by: his daughters, Celeste Bates O'Connell of Corning, Candi Weichman (Michael) of Rochester, NY and Corinne Mayer (Sean) of Corning; his grandchildren, Adrianne Pope (Jason), Brittany O'Connell (Rick Gantz), Caileigh (Michael Shippers), Cole Weichman (Alisha), Chase Weichman (Carsen), Storm and Sage Mayer; his great grandchildren, Payton, Madison Pope and Brystol Gantz; his brother Joseph (Marie Bates) of Endicott, NY; and his caregivers, Cathy Warden and Darlene Audinwood.
Please consider making a donation in the memory of Richard V Bates to Corning Meals on Wheels 144 Cedar St Corning, NY 14830 http://www.cmowheels.com or Bethany Village Attn Michael Kiser 3005 Watkins Rd Horseheads, NY 14845 http://www.bethany-village.org or a charity of ones choice.
