Dansville- Gary Lee Lander, age 77, passed away early Wednesday afternoon February 19, 2025, at the Hildebrandt Hospice Facility in Greece following a long illness.

He was born in Dansville on February 6, 1948, a son of the late Harold and Catherine (Isaman) Lander. On May 5, 2010, he married Tom Wieszczyk, who survives. He was also predeceased by a sister-in-law, Sandra Lander.

Gary was a 1966 Graduate of Dansville Central School and went on to Olean Business School. He was employed as a purchaser and estimator for Bennett Brothers Construction for 25 years. He was an accountant for KG Richmond, an International Harvester Dealer, for 12 years, and H&R Block in Dansville for 30 years. He also was a school bus driver for the Dansville Central School for 6 years. He was a former member of the Canaseraga Lions Club. Gary was active in community affairs in the Town of Dansville, where he was a member of the Planning Board. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Hornell.

Gary is survived by his husband Tom, two daughters Christina Lander and Laura Lander and two brothers Gerald Lander and Stanley (Barb) Lander, and several nieces and nephews.

Gary enjoyed farming and outdoor activities. Above all, he loved socializing and delighted in helping others. He will always be remembered for his warm smile and lively, cheerful nature.

Friends may call from 11am to 1pm on Saturday March 8th at Christ Episcopal Church 6 Center St. Hornell, a Memorial Service to follow calling hours. Interment will be in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery in the Town of Dansville. Arrangements are by the Hindle Funeral Home, Inc., 271 Main St., Dansville. Online condolences may be shared at HindleFuneralHome.com.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Christ Episcopal Church, 6 Center St. PO Box 336, Hornell, NY 14843.