George Stanley Bateson
George Stanley Bateson, 63, of Washington, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018, in Waynesburg Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
He was born April 7, 1955, in Waynesburg, a son of the late Wylie David Bateson Sr. and Margaret Rebecca Kerr Bateson.
He was a 1973 graduate of West Greene High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Grace Brethren College in Indiana.
From 1986 to 1995, Stanley owned and operated Rungo’s Market, Washington. He recently worked as the produce manager for Save-A-Lot, Washington.
Stanley had a love for catering and preparing food. He catered many private parties as well as public events at Washington County Courthouse and for Art in the Garden at LeMoyne House, Washington.
He was an integral part of the church family at East Buffalo Presbyterian Church, Claysville, where he was the pianist.
He performed gospel music as a member of the Messengers. Stanley was an accomplished pianist and his music touched many lives.
Surviving are a daughter, Melissa Bateson, and a son, Andrew Bateson, both of Washington; a granddaughter, Kaprice Johnson; a brother, W. David (Georgia) Bateson of Elkhart, Ind.; three sisters, Margaret (Glenn) Zollars and Lynette (Walt) Richards, both of Jefferson; and Denise (Harry “Buddy”) Hawk of Rices Landing; and several nieces and nephews. Also surviving are his friend and caregiver, Jane Kancel; and close friend, Mary Colombo.
Deceased are two brothers, Kermit Bateson and Phillip “Sonny” Bateson; and two sisters, Joetta Reed and AnnaBelle Haines.
Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday in Behm Funeral Homes Inc., 182 West High Street, Waynesburg, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 23, with the Rev. Linda Mankey officiating. Interment will follow in Rosemont Cemetery, Rogersville.
Memorial contributions may be made to East Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 180 East Buffalo Church Road, Washington, PA 15301; or to Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road Southwest, Liburn, GA 30047.
Condolences may be offered at www.behmfh.com.