George F. Bates

George F. Bates 80 of Greensburg died Tuesday May 28, 2024 in New Haven Court.  He was born March 19, 1944 in Greensburg a son of the late William and Elizabeth (Bailey) Bates.  Prior to retirement George was a Trooper with the Pennsylvania State Police and a funeral attendant at Mason-Gelder Funeral Home.  He was a member of the F.O.P Lodge 62, F.O.P. Golf League at Norvelt, Member and Past President of the Westmoreland County Law Enforcement Officers Association, his Eat & Park coffee group, served with US Army and loved socializing with his Eastwood Neighborhood.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister and brother in law Linda and Robert Blissman and a brother in law Richard Brisbane.  George is survived by his wife of 58 years Sally (Smail) Bates, his children Elizabeth Bush and Jason Bates and his wife Sara, his beloved grandchildren Addison, Emily, Luci, Caroline and Rocco, a sister Mary Brisbane and numerous nieces and nephews.  Friends will be received Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the Mason-Gelder Funeral Home Inc. 201 N. First St. Jeannette.  Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 AM in the funeral home with his friend Pastor David Clement officiating.  Entombment will follow in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont.  The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Westmoreland County Humane Society. George's family would like to thank the staff at New Haven Court and Bridges Hospice for the excellent care he received.  To send online condolences visit www.mason-gelder.com.

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