George H. Bates
September 14, 1870-March 6, 1953
George H. Bates, 1702 North Twelfth street, died Friday morning at Pawating Hospital after a lengthy illness.
A bachelor, Bates is survived by one sister, Mrs. Lena Thurston, Niles; one nephew, George Thurston, Niles, and one niece, Mrs. Stewart Purinton, River Forest, Ill.
Bates was born on Sept. 14, 1870, in Niles, and had lived here all his life. He was retired from the New York Central Railroad Company.
Friends may call at the residence until 12 noon on Tuesday, when the body will be taken to the Pifer Funeral Home for services at 2 p.m. The Rev. H.A. Meussling, pastor of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church, will officiate, and burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetry.
(Source: Niles Daily Star, Saturday, March 7, 1953, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library)
