Diane Lynn Bates passed away peacefully in her North Royalton home on Sunday, August 10, 2025 in the care of her beloved best friend Joan Martin. Born on January 8, 1955 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she joins in Heaven her beloved parents Jean E. Bletch (Mother) and Arliss E. Bates (Father), and Brother Gary Bates. Survived by Donna Bates (sister-in-law), Christopher Bates (nephew), and Deanna Hobbs (niece).
Diane served in the United States Army from 1978 – 1984, receiving numerous honors for her work with the Sharpshooter -M16Rifle. She went on to work at the VA until her retirement. She loved crafting and spending time with her friends and her puppy Sammy. She will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
All service will be on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at The Brooklyn Heights Cemetery: 4700 Broadview Rd. Cleveland, Ohio.
Visitation will be from 10:30am to 11:00am, with a service to follow at the South Angels Mausoleum.