Rita Marie Sick Gates

Rita Marie Sick Gates

Rita Gates Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 21, 2007.
Rita Marie Sick Gates 63, wife of Charles W. Gates of 102 Lombard St. Towanda, Pa. passed away Monday evening February 19, 2007 at her home surrounded by her loving family following declining health.

She was born July 27, 1943 in Towanda, Pa. the daughter of the late John Gaw and Mary Sick.

On June 30, 1975, Rita married Charles W. Gates in Sayre, Pa. Rita was employed in the wire drawing department of GTE Sylvania in Towanda for 28 years until her retirement. She loved spending time with her family and possessed a special love for her grandchildren. She enjoyed baking and cooking for her family and many friends.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Surviving are: Her Husband of 31 years, Charles W. Gates at home; Her Children: Paul J. Moyer Jr. and his wife Ruth Moyer of Rome, Pa. Mary E. Raupers of Towanda, Pa.; Jackie F. Boyer of Harrisburg, Pa.; Jodie L. Aldret and her husband Joseph Aldret of Germanton, N.C.; her grandchildren: Bristen and Kelsey Raupers; Her Brother, Walter Sick of Baltimore, Md.; Her Sisters: Laura Benjamin and her husband William Benjamin of Towanda Leona Curtis of Towanda; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Jack Sick.

Funeral services will be private. There are no calling hours.

The Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home of Towanda, Pa. is assisting Rita's family with arrangements.

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February 22, 2007

Ken and Anne Curtis posted to the memorial.

February 21, 2007

Connie Madigan Stabryla posted to the memorial.

February 21, 2007

Geraldine Thomas posted to the memorial.

Ken and Anne Curtis

February 22, 2007

Chuck, Paul, Mary, Jackie, Jodi and Aunt Leona;

Anne and I would like to express our sorrow when we heard of Rita's passing. Please call me if you need anything. I recall the great times we had visiting with her when I was on leave from the Navy. She could always find a way to make a person laugh and feel good inside. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Connie Madigan Stabryla

February 21, 2007

Chuck and Family, I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy goes out to you all.

Geraldine Thomas

February 21, 2007

So sorry for your loss. I knew Rita a long time. She will be deeply missed.

Tiffany Smith

February 21, 2007

Thinking of you all at this time. Your mom was one of a kind and always made me laugh. Please let us know if there is anything you need.. Love,Jim,Tiff and Britt

Mary and Bob Place

February 21, 2007

Rita was a wonderful person and a joy to work with. Our deepest sympathy to all the family.

Mary and Bob

Elsie Schmeckenbecher

February 21, 2007

Chuck,Paul, Mary and Jodie.....am so very sorry to hear of Rita's passing. Am recalling all the great times we had working at Osram and esp. all the wonderful food she made and brought to work to share with all of us. We are all going to miss her but know she's without pain and with our Lord above.
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you...........John & Elsie Schmeckenbecher

Don & Pat Barrowcliff

February 21, 2007

Chuck and family- Don and I are so sorry to hear of Rita's passing. I remember so many great times and conversations that Rita and I had while working together, especially "spool cleaning". She was such a great cook and person, to know. I will never forget her "egg rolls".

Theresa Miller Saik

February 21, 2007

Paul, Mary, Jackie, Jodi: Your mom was a great woman! I am sorry to hear of her passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers!

mary ackley

February 21, 2007

my prayers are with you, and bless you--

Raymond Searfoss

February 21, 2007

Chuck and family, my deepest sympathies are with you.

Stephen and Sharon West

February 21, 2007

Sorry for your loss,Rita was one of a kind and will be missed.

Bernita Rice

February 21, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Cheri Roberts

February 21, 2007

I only knew Rita for a short time, but I just loved her. She had so much spunk and spirit! My thoughts and prayers are with you Chuck and your whole family, I am so very sorry for your loss. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Take care of one another. God Bless.

Lucy Stone

February 21, 2007

Heartstrings stretched on sorrow's cross, when touched by pain and grief and loss, give forth a melody of love, played by God's angels up above.
Always remember the love that she had for you and treasure it always.

Marla Bennett

February 21, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Leona is my neighbor and if she needs anything at all please ask! May God comfort you all through this hard time.

L. Kisner

February 21, 2007

My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

JEANI PRIEST

February 21, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Richard White

February 21, 2007

A beautiful smile a loving relative ---Our prayers
Rich and Glenna

Patty Clark Haight

February 21, 2007

Sorry to hear of Rita passing. our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Can remember the time growing up in South Towanda. God Bless to the family.

Tracey&Mabel Champluvier

February 21, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Jeani Priest

February 21, 2007

Chuck and family, my deepest sympathies are with you. Rita and I were friends for many years and I will miss her so very much. Your front porch was our meeting place and how many hours we would just sit there and talk about everything. I miss you Rita. Love Jean

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