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Diana Bates Obituary

YORK Diana J. (Bortner) Bates, 52, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014, at York Hospital. A celebration of life tribute service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2014 at St. Jacob's (Stone) UCC, 5152 Stone Church Road, Glenville, with the Rev. Dr. Jason Leader officiating. A visitation will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Church. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York, is in charge of arrangements. Born February 7, 1962, in York a daughter of Dorothy J. (Orndorff) Bortner of York and Marlin and Georgine Bortner of York, she graduated from West York High School. Diana worked at Margaret E. Moul Home and previously was manager at Frier Tuck Book Store at the Galleria Mall and the Target Store in West York. She enjoyed reading, gardening, and loved being around animals. In addition to her parents, Diana is survived by her former husband and life's mate, Bret L. Bates of York; sister, Michele C. and husband Jeffrey Trump of Abbottstown; two stepsisters, Lynn and husband Todd Moore of East Berlin and Georgine Stauffer of West York; paternal grandmother, Alverta Wise of York; nieces and nephews, Chad and wife Janice Bish and their children Levi and Samuel, Kyra Forry, Erika Harget, Jeremy, Garrett, and Allen Stauffer; aunt and uncle, Patricia and Terry Orndorff and family and Ronald and Rosie Orndorff and family; former in-laws, Joe and Sonja Bates; and former sister-in-law, Blis. Diana and her family are proud of her decision to be an organ donor. Because of her generosity, Diana was able to extend the lives of numerous individuals. Memorial contributions may be made to ASPCA, 424 E. 92 ST. New York, NY 10128. Send Condolences at BestLifeTributes.com

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Published by Evening Sun on Mar. 10, 2014.

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Melinda Sterner

March 4, 2021

I know it doesn't get any easier for your family to go thru each day without you. They are looking forward to that glorious day when they will be reunited with you in heaven! Fly high until then Diane!

Melinda Sterner

March 4, 2019

How is it soon 5 years? You're flying high above us. You are missed by so many lives that you have touched!

Sue Krom

March 17, 2014

I was so saddened to hear of Diana's sudden death. She was in my niece's room at the Margaret Moul Home right before she collapsed. She had come in to empty a waste basket and we talked and I told her how very caring and considerate she was. When I left just minutes later, the home was calling the ambulance. Life can be so short. May all of your family remember her kindness and sweet personality. Although that was the first time I had met her, she touched my heart on behalf of my invalid niece and her roomate.

Nellie and Charlie Dohn

March 16, 2014

Charlie and I are so sorry for your loss. We had the pleasure of working with Diana at Target.

Alida Wagman

March 11, 2014

Diana was such a sweet beautiful lady! I really enjoyed working with her at the home. May god be with you and your family through this rough time.

Galen and Stacy Shue

March 10, 2014

Dottie, Michele and Jeff...May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
The Shue Family

Adrian Smith

March 10, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mindy & Jonas Sterner

March 10, 2014

Dottie, Michele & Jeff,
We are so very sorry for the loss of this special lady. May she rest in peace. Praying that God will heal your pain over time. We love you all so much!

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