Deborah A. Yates, age 66, of Bucyrus, Ohio, passed away Thursday August 11, 2016 at Hospice of Butler-Warren Counties. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 17, 1950 to Everard and Henrietta (Hoggatt) Evans. Deborah was a loving wife and mother with an infectious spirit who enjoyed being with her family and traveling. She was preceded in death by her parents, Everard and Henrietta. Deborah is survived by her husband of 33 years, Donald E. Yates; two sons, James P. (Carrie) Kreemer, Chad A. (Lora) Kreemer; daughter, Summer L. (Scott) McKee; three grandsons, Brayden McKee, Drew McKee, Chase Kreemer; granddaughter, Addison Kreemer; brother, Charlie Evans; two sisters, Susan Evans, Joni Snyder. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Saturday August 27, 2016 at the home of her daughter Summer, 1315 Music Place Lebanon, OH 45036. Please visit www.anderson-fh.com to send an online condolence.