Samuel L. Tate Obituary
In loving memory of Samuel L. Tate of Franklin, Pennsylvania, who departed this world on July 7, 2025 at the age of 83. Samuel leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Samuel L. Tate to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Tate and Christine Corpening Tate; his wife Laura Rutherford; and his sons, Christopher and Terry Tate.
He is survived by: his children, Jeffrey Tate (Shirley Mosier), Curtis Tate (Susan) of Carnegie and Ronica "Sue" Tate of Oil City; his grandchildren, Curtis Tate, Tasia Tate, Brandon Tate and Christian Tate; his great grandchildren, Tay'Lynn Rowe, Zariana Tate and Nyla Tate; and his siblings, Nathaniel Tate (Maria) of Raleigh, NC and Minnie Rutherford of Nebo, NC..
Visitation was held on Saturday, July 12th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the New Life Family Worship Center (100 E Atlantic Ave, Franklin, PA 16323). A funeral service was held on Saturday, July 12th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may be made to the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, 5115 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232.
