Bruce G. Yates, 61, passed on Sunday July 30, 2006 at Saint Clares Hospital, Denville, NJ. Mr. Yates was born in Philadelphia, PA, grew up in Merion, PA. A graduate of Moravian College with a Bachelor Degree in Psychology and Education. Mr. Yates was a Math Teacher in Barnegat Middle School and for 27 years at the Mt Olive Upper Elementary School retiring in 1997. Two brothers, Barry Yates of Union, WV and Brad Yates of Ellicott City, MD and one sister Louis Pilla of Long Beach Island, NJ, uncle of many nieces and nephews survive Mr. Yates. All funeral services were private. In lieu of flowers donations to American Lung Association 61 Broadway, NYNY 10006 would be appreciated.