Obituary for Ronald J. Gates
Ronald J. Gates, 74 of Fairfield, PA passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at The Gettysburg Hospital. Born October 31, 1946 in Annapolis, MD, he was the son of the late James L. & Ann R. (Laijti) Gates. Ron is survived by his wife of 47 years, Susan (Reeve) Gates. He retired from the Washington Gas Light Co. after 30 years of service. Ron was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fairfield where he was a member of the Men’s Club and served as financial secretary for the Knights of Columbus Council #12250. He enjoyed camping with his wife, fishing with his grandsons and listening to Blue Grass Music. In addition to his wife he is survived by two children, Carol L. Walling (Brent) of Medina, Ohio and James L. Gates, II (Maggie) of Buffalo, NY and two grandsons, Robert & Thomas Walling. Ron was predeceased by his two sisters, Mary Ann Greegor and Roberta Tedder. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 26, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 256 Tract Road, Fairfield, PA with Fr. Chris Onyeneke, Celebrant. Interment will follow the Mass in St. Mary’s Cemetery. A Viewing will be held at the church on Friday from 10:00-11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Knights of Columbus Council #12250, C/O St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 256 Tract Road, Fairfield, PA 17320. The Monahan Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements, online tributes and condolences can be made at monahanfuneralhome.com.
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Visitation
Friday
26
Mar
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
256 Tract Rd.
Fairfield, PA 17320
Service
Friday
26
Mar
11:00 AM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
256 Tract Rd.
Fairfield, PA 17320
Cemetery Details
Location
St. Mary's Cemetery
Fairfield Road
Fairfield, PA 17320
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