Obituary of Susan Penelope Bates

Susan Penelope "Penny" Bates, 79, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025 with friends and family by her side. Penny was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 31, 1946, daughter of Barbara (Snedeker) and Frederick Bates and sister of Stephen Bates. She was a lifelong resident of Jenkintown residing in the home her grandfather built. Penny graduated from Jenkintown High School in 1964 and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Rockford College (IL) in 1968. Penny spent her career in the automotive industry. Her business, Olde World Restoration, restored and repaired antique foreign cars. Penny's passion was Morgan Sports Cars. She was a member of numerous Morgan Clubs, participating in car meets and rallies. Penny's independent spirit and inquisitive mind led her to a love of the arts. She was an accomplished guitarist and ceramicist. Penny enjoyed being outdoors- gardening, birding, horseback riding, sailing, canoeing, and white-water kayaking. She also was well-versed in her family's history and genealogy. The family would like to thank the dedicated nurses and aides from Amedisys Hospice for their excellent care of Penny. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Rose Bank Winery, 258 Durham Road, Newtown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to The Lustgarten Foundation or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in memory of Penny.