David E. Gates Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate David E. Gates (South Fork, Pennsylvania), whose life came to an end on September 21, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of David E. Gates to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter S. Gates Sr. and Jane Gates-Crouse (Goughnour); his brothers, Walter Jr. and Donald Gates; his grandson Jesse Kirksey; his stepfather Glenn Crouse; and his sister-in-law Esther Gates.
He is survived by: his wife Amy Gates (Hill); his children, David K. (Kim Gabany), Robert, Darlene Wilusz (Ernie), Patti Gates (Doug Bosley) and Amanda Oswalt (Todd); his grandchildren, David Gates (Amanda), Joseph Gates (Amanda), Michael Gates (Amanda), Jaimie Gates, Bobbi Gates (Kaleb), Zachary Gates, Adam Wilusz (Katrina), Stephanie Wilusz (Kevin), Colby Jones, Melanie Jones, Makenna Oswalt and Addison Oswalt; his brother Russell Gates (Lois Lehman); and his sister-in-law Jean Gates (Gilpatrick). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
