Jonathon M. Gathers

June 30, 1983 - November 4, 2020

Jonathon “Mike” Gathers, 37, of Richmond, Virginia, formerly of Rimersburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on November 4, 2020 at his home. He was born on June 30, 1983 in Clarion; son of Leo A. Gathers of Sligo, Pennsylvania and Sharon L. Best of Struthers, Ohio. Mike loved sports and lived his life to the fullest in his own way. He was an avid soccer player in his youth and recently enjoyed talking about politics. We will deeply miss Mike’s laughter, smile, zest of life, but mostly, his presence. Mike is survived by his girlfriend, Jen Rocha and his beloved dog, Buford, both of Richmond, Virginia; his parents, Leo Gathers and Sharon Best; his sister, Shelly Rodgers and her husband, Cleve, of Fredericksburg, Virginia his grandparents, Carl D. and Mary L. Best of Rimersburg, Pennsylvania; three nephews, Evan and Noah Gathers, both of Struthers, Ohio and Matthew Eaglin of Fredericksburg, Virginia; two nieces, Samantha and Abby Eaglin, both of Fredericksburg, Virginia; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Mike was preceded in death by his brother, Sheldon A. Gathers on November 12, 2009. They are now brothers reunited. The Burns Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. in Rimersburg, Pennsylvania is handling the arrangements. There will be no public visitation. All services will be private. Interment will be held in the Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville, Pennsylvania.