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Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Obituary: Paige B. Coates, 82, Ulysses


Paige B. Coates, 82, of Ulysses, PA, died Wednesday, August 7, 2019 in his home.  Born April 27, 1937, in Elmira, NY, he was the son of Merle and Phyllis Leree Shaw Coates.  On August 6, 1966, in Elkland, he married the former Hattie Mae Carson, who survives.  He was employed by the Northern Tioga School District and the Potter County Housing Authority.  Paige attended the Bible Union Church in West Bingham.  Surviving besides his wife, Hattie Mae, are:  three sons, Curtis (Elizabeth) Coates of Harrison Valley, Kevin (Bambi) Coates and Jason Coates, both of Ulysses; five grandchildren, Kurtis, Dawson, Myriah, Savannah, and Noah; and a sister-in-law, Marilyn Bess of Knoxville.  He was predeceased by his parents.  Friends may call at Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA on Saturday, August 10, 2019 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., with Funeral Services following at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. David K. Ford will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook.  Memorials may be made to Coates Heritage House, Elkland, PA 16920.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.