Lester Bates Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Lester Bates of Hadley, Pennsylvania, whose life came to an end on April 30, 2026 at the age of 60, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Ronald Bates. He is survived by: his wife Gail "Punkin" Bates; his children, Jared Bates, Victoria Bates (Zach Anderson), Samantha Speir (Greg Speir), Stephanie Craft (Kody Craft) and Brittany Speir (Doug Speir); his grandchildren, Easton, Brylee, Emma, Cooper, Everleigh, Keaton, Dominic, Troy, Everest, Drevin, Zaiden and Camden; and his siblings, Nancy Sunderland, Wesley Bates and Regina Ross.
The family has suggested that memorial tributes may be made to Crawford County 4H, 16781 Craig Road, Saegertown, PA 16433 or to the Hunt of a Lifetime Foundation; https: http://www.huntofalifetime.org.
