Ed Gates

I am Ed's niece from Altoona, PA. My mother was Mary Lou (Gates) Leighty. Ed's sister. My deepest sympathies go out to Ginny, the Gates family, and the Datema families. Ginny and Ed had kept in touch since mom's passing in 2013, but I hadn't heard from you in a while, and tried to get ahold of some one recently because Bud was in hospice care. We did some googling and found Ed's obituary. I was unable to reach anyone with the phone numbers I had (Marylou). We lost Bud on 7-28, and can...

Our sympathies are with you, Ginny. Jerry & Carolyn Haverdink

We love you both very much!!! Our prayers are with you Ginny!! We're so glad we will meet Ed again in Heaven!!

Ginny, Mary and Ruth, I am so sorry for your loss but thankful for Heaven's gain. My family and I have many fond memories of Uncle Eddie. He will be missed but he lived a good and long life. I marvel to think that he is now with Jesus and our loved ones that have gone before us. How blessed he is. Love and prayers,

Ginny, Mary, Ruth and Families of Eddie,
I am sorry for your loss but thankful for Heaven's gain. Uncle Eddie was special to my family and we have fond memories of him. May you be comforted in knowing that his life has been fulfilled and is walking with our Savior now. Just to think of him being with Jesus and our loved ones who have gone before us brings tears to my eyes. How blessed he is. Love you all. Lorraine

Sympathy to the Gates family. Ed was a well known and highly respected member of MBT.
Hap Hecker - G.R. Bell Bldg.

We are so sad to hear of Ed's passing....we were only neighbors for a short while but he made such an impression with us as a loving and special man. Ginny, our hearts are with you.

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find some comfort and peace in God's promise to bind up the broken hearted and to help you endure this difficult time. Isa.61:1