Sandra Ellen Cates Obituary

The world bids farewell to Sandra Ellen Cates of Bangor, Pennsylvania, departing on March 24, 2026 at the age of 71. Sandra leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Sandra Ellen Cates to show support.

Though Sandra may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Sandra touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence Cates and Jewelene Cates Johnson (Franklin); and her brother Michael Cates. She is survived by: her close friend James Nagy; her sons, Christopher Sears and Robert Sears; and her siblings, Candace Johnson, Clarence Cates and David Johnson.