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THOMAS GATES Obituary
THOMAS G.
Age 84, of Scott Twp., on December 8, 2012. Father of Gerry (Cindy) Gates, Becky (Larry) Gates-Marks, Paul (Liz) Gates and the late Jeff Gates; grandfather of Tyler, Emily, Carlye and Austin Gates, Aaron, Jared and Abbey Marks and the late Kyle Gates. Tom was one of 12 children to the late John and Ethel Gates and is survived by eight brothers and sisters. A veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army. He loved being with his family and grandchildren and enjoyed the outdoors. Friends received Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., in the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333), where a Blessing Service will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Washington Area Humane Society, P.O. Box 66, Eighty Four, PA 15330. View and add condolences at:
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Dionne Willingham
December 11, 2012
To the Gates Family,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. God Bless, Jeff & Dionne Willingham and family (JCP)
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Emery Gates
December 10, 2012
So sorry to hear of my cousin Tommy's passing. I thank Linda for calling today to let me know. I will pass this sad news on to my brother Vic.
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