Bruce A. Oakes, 45, Berlin, died June 8, 2021 at Baystate Franklin Med. Center, MA. Born June 14, 1975 in Somerset, son of Thomas Paul Oakes and the late Candace (Pugh) Oakes. In addition to his father he is survived by his wife of 2 years the former Lisa Wentz; children: Larell and Alorah Williams, and Quinten Oakes; brothers: Timothy (Lisa), Richard, Michael (Sherry) and Terry Oakes; and father and mother-in-law: Steve and Joan Wentz. He attended Berlin Brothersvalley High School and worked as a sand blaster and painter for Gemstone. Member of SAL Squadron #445. He was an avid Steelers fan. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until service at 12 noon Saturday at Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin. Rev. Dr. Scott Ream officiating. Interment Somerset Co. Memorial Park. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com