Liz was like a second-mother to me. She was always kind-hearted and she made the best (and only) liver and onion dinner that I ever ate. Liz had a wonderful sense of humor and always made me feel welcome at any time, day or night.
From the Akron Beacon Journal (May 15-17, 2002):
Elizabeth "Liz" Katherine Gates (nee Kovach)
Elizabeth "Liz" Gates, 60, passed away May 13, 2002.
Born in Akron on Sept. 5, 1941, she was a graduate of East High School in 1959 and attended the University of Akron.
A member of Fairlawn Lutheran Church, she had worked at the Bellows Sign Co. and the Professional Bowlers Association. Liz was also a floral designer at several local shops.
Preceded in death by her father and mother, Michael and Elizabeth Kovach, she is survived by her husband of 33 years, Chuck; their sons, Robert (Heather) and Harry (Peggy); grandchildren, Michael and Charley; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Harry (Rainy) Stitzlein, Mrs. Beverly (Jim) Ewing; and brother-in-law, Al bert (Shirley) Gates. Also surviving are her nieces, Lorraine Ewing, Belinda Boucher, Jennifer Gates; nephews, David Ewing, Larry Gates, and Albert Gates III. Liz took great pride in her twin grandsons, Michael and Charley, and also her great-nieces and -nephews, Linnea, Katrina, Robbie, Rainy Rae, Alexis, and Karenna.
Liz will be remembered as an immaculate housekeeper, a woman of generosity and kindness, and a lover of flowers. She enjoyed spending time with her family, many cousins, friends, and her dog, Toots. She was an avid University of Akron Zips fan.
From the Akron Beacon Journal (May 15-17, 2002):
Elizabeth "Liz" Katherine Gates (nee Kovach)
Elizabeth "Liz" Gates, 60, passed away May 13, 2002.
Born in Akron on Sept. 5, 1941, she was a graduate of East High School in 1959 and attended the University of Akron.
A member of Fairlawn Lutheran Church, she had worked at the Bellows Sign Co. and the Professional Bowlers Association. Liz was also a floral designer at several local shops.
Preceded in death by her father and mother, Michael and Elizabeth Kovach, she is survived by her husband of 33 years, Chuck; their sons, Robert (Heather) and Harry (Peggy); grandchildren, Michael and Charley; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Harry (Rainy) Stitzlein, Mrs. Beverly (Jim) Ewing; and brother-in-law, Al bert (Shirley) Gates. Also surviving are her nieces, Lorraine Ewing, Belinda Boucher, Jennifer Gates; nephews, David Ewing, Larry Gates, and Albert Gates III. Liz took great pride in her twin grandsons, Michael and Charley, and also her great-nieces and -nephews, Linnea, Katrina, Robbie, Rainy Rae, Alexis, and Karenna.
Liz will be remembered as an immaculate housekeeper, a woman of generosity and kindness, and a lover of flowers. She enjoyed spending time with her family, many cousins, friends, and her dog, Toots. She was an avid University of Akron Zips fan.
Liz was like a second-mother to me. She was always kind-hearted and she made the best (and only) liver and onion dinner that I ever ate. Liz had a wonderful sense of humor and always made me feel welcome at any time, day or night.
From the Akron Beacon Journal (May 15-17, 2002):
Elizabeth "Liz" Katherine Gates (nee Kovach)
Elizabeth "Liz" Gates, 60, passed away May 13, 2002.
Born in Akron on Sept. 5, 1941, she was a graduate of East High School in 1959 and attended the University of Akron.
A member of Fairlawn Lutheran Church, she had worked at the Bellows Sign Co. and the Professional Bowlers Association. Liz was also a floral designer at several local shops.
Preceded in death by her father and mother, Michael and Elizabeth Kovach, she is survived by her husband of 33 years, Chuck; their sons, Robert (Heather) and Harry (Peggy); grandchildren, Michael and Charley; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Harry (Rainy) Stitzlein, Mrs. Beverly (Jim) Ewing; and brother-in-law, Al bert (Shirley) Gates. Also surviving are her nieces, Lorraine Ewing, Belinda Boucher, Jennifer Gates; nephews, David Ewing, Larry Gates, and Albert Gates III. Liz took great pride in her twin grandsons, Michael and Charley, and also her great-nieces and -nephews, Linnea, Katrina, Robbie, Rainy Rae, Alexis, and Karenna.
Liz will be remembered as an immaculate housekeeper, a woman of generosity and kindness, and a lover of flowers. She enjoyed spending time with her family, many cousins, friends, and her dog, Toots. She was an avid University of Akron Zips fan.
From the Akron Beacon Journal (May 15-17, 2002):
Elizabeth "Liz" Katherine Gates (nee Kovach)
Elizabeth "Liz" Gates, 60, passed away May 13, 2002.
Born in Akron on Sept. 5, 1941, she was a graduate of East High School in 1959 and attended the University of Akron.
A member of Fairlawn Lutheran Church, she had worked at the Bellows Sign Co. and the Professional Bowlers Association. Liz was also a floral designer at several local shops.
Preceded in death by her father and mother, Michael and Elizabeth Kovach, she is survived by her husband of 33 years, Chuck; their sons, Robert (Heather) and Harry (Peggy); grandchildren, Michael and Charley; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Harry (Rainy) Stitzlein, Mrs. Beverly (Jim) Ewing; and brother-in-law, Al bert (Shirley) Gates. Also surviving are her nieces, Lorraine Ewing, Belinda Boucher, Jennifer Gates; nephews, David Ewing, Larry Gates, and Albert Gates III. Liz took great pride in her twin grandsons, Michael and Charley, and also her great-nieces and -nephews, Linnea, Katrina, Robbie, Rainy Rae, Alexis, and Karenna.
Liz will be remembered as an immaculate housekeeper, a woman of generosity and kindness, and a lover of flowers. She enjoyed spending time with her family, many cousins, friends, and her dog, Toots. She was an avid University of Akron Zips fan.
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
