James E. Bates Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James E. Bates of Derry, Pennsylvania, born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, who passed away on March 15, 2024 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Thomas E. Bates and Sarah Bates (Keim); and his brother Jack M. Bates. He is survived by : his wife Janice L. Bates (Brumbaugh) of Derry; his children, Jack M. Bates (Rosalie) of Osceola, PA and Judy B. Scavino (Hugo) of Florida; his grandchildren, Paul Scavino, Carl Scavino, Thomas Bates (Marlene) and Sarah Bates; and his sisters, Joellyn Supancic (William) of Penn and Janette McDowell of Vancouver, WA..

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Latrobe Community Ministries, 440 Main Street, Latrobe, PA 15650.