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Rose Marie (Long) Bates, 90, of Montoursville, peacefully went to the arms of her heavenly Father and Savior on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at WeCare at Sycamore.
Born September 25, 1936 at home in Jackson Twp., Lycoming County, Rose was the daughter of the late Bruce L., Sr. and Mildred A. (Clark) Long.
She was an alumnus of Liberty Jr. and Sr. High School, graduating in 1954. After graduation, she waitressed at the Newberry Diner in Williamsport and then worked in retail in Buffalo, New York. She later earned her Associate's Degree in Computer Science at Williamsport Area Community College, graduating in December 1980.
In 1958, she married Joseph J. Krupa, Jr., and together they raised four sons and one daughter. Following the end of their marriage in 1979, she later married Howard A. Bates on August 21, 1981.
She was a devoted member of Open Door Chapel in Ralston, where she served as secretary for many years. She also enjoyed attending retreats and generously volunteered her time with Planned Parenthood.
One of the highlights of Rose's life was her calling to missionary work. In 1997, she traveled to Yalta and Kiev, Ukraine, to serve as a missionary. She answered the call once again in 1999, traveling to Pogradec, Albania, to continue her mission of faith and service.
After retiring to Benson with Howard in 2003, Rose became a member of First Assembly of God in Benson, where she continued to nurture the faith that had been an important part of her life. Her love for God and Jesus remained a guiding force throughout her life.
Rose enjoyed reading, beadwork and traveling; embracing the opportunity to explore the western United States in her retirement years.
Rose Marie is survived by her sons, Gerald T. Krupa of State College and Peter A. Krupa of Tucson, AZ; daughter, Susan M. Krupa of Montoursville; two grandchildren, Mary E. Krupa of State College and Steve Krupa of Laurel, MD; and sisters, Mildred J. Gulliver of Loyalsock and Eleanor Tanner of Smethport, PA.
She was preceded in death by her second husband, Howard A. Bates; sons, Joseph J. Krupa, III and Patrick D. Krupa; brothers, William H. Long and Bruce L. Long, Jr.; and sisters, Daisy E. Long and Elma (Long) Wretlind.
A service to honor Rose will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond St., Williamsport, where family and friends will be received from 10 AM until the time of the service.
To send online condolences, please visit www.SandersMortuary.com.