Ralph D. Bates Obituary
In loving memory of Ralph D. Bates of Garrettsville, Ohio, who departed this world on February 28, 2026 at the age of 82. Ralph leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas H. Bates and Gwendolyn A. Robertson (Stickland); his daughter Kathleen Kay; and his siblings, Thomas H. Bates Jr., Charles E. Bates and Dorothy M. Gilday.
He is survived by: his wife Judy Bates; his children, Kimberly Block (Kenneth) of Mantua, Kelly Bissler (Denny) of Garrettsville, Rhonda Stachowski (David) of Garrettsville, Judy Molnar of Valley View and Ralph Bates (Sherry) of Texas; and his sisters, Linda Roff (Freeman) of California and Joyce Wareham (Doug) of Nelson Township, Ohio. He is also survived by grandchildren; 29 treasured great-grandchildren, as well as and many special nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
