Richard Allan Gates, 60, of La Jose, passed away January 9, 2026 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. He was born October 29, 1965 in Charleston, SC, son of Bernard Sr. and Anna (Yost) Gates. He is preceded in death by parents; brother, Dennis O. Gates; and his beloved dog Duchess. He is survived by siblings, Bernard (Diane) Gates Jr. and Barbara “Jeanie” (James) Fickes; nieces, Kelly M. and Kristen P. Fickes; and nephew, Michael J. Fickes. Richard served in the United States Army. He also is a retired corrections officer last serving at Benner Dept of Corrections in State College and was currently a driver for Med Van in Cresson. He was a member of the Masons, Ebensburg and the Jaffa Shrine, Altoona. Richard enjoyed being a Shriners Clown, bowling, hunting, pool league, and traveling on his Harley. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 from 3pm to 7pm at Gibbons Funeral Home, 1688 Liberty St. Ashville, PA. A masonic service will be held at 6pm at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11am at St. Joan of Arc Church, 692 Glendale Valley Blvd Fallentimber, PA. A military service will be conducted by the Ashville VFW and other local veterans organizations. Interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. In lieu of flowers and a family flower allergy, please make donations to Shriners Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Gibbons Funeral Home, Ashville.