Gary Lee Lester, 86, of Tracy’s Landing passed away January 13, 2026. He was born April 16, 1939, in Windber, PA to Jacob and Dora (Hull) Lester. Gary grew up on the family farm in Johnstown, PA. He married Donna Russell on July 24, 1957, and shortly after they moved to Maryland. He owned and operated his own HVAC business for many years. Gary loved the Lord and lived his life guided by faith. He loved his family more than anything. Gary was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed feeding wildlife in his yard.
Gary is survived by his children Denise Lester Klein of Deale, Lori Collins and her husband Buddy of Fairhaven, and Kevin Lester and his wife Joni of Moscow, Idaho, grandchildren Elli Klein, Krystle McCoy and her husband Matt, Brittney Wayson and her husband Kyle, Shawn Collins and his wife Katie, Ryan Collins, Leah Napier, Tara Carmen and her husband Brad, Clay Lester and his wife Trisha, Ty Lester and his wife Katie, and Ross Lester and his wife Kelsey, 17 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and his beloved dog Max. He was preceded in death by his daughter Carrie Napier.
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Cheryl Carney Herath
January 17 – Obituary: Gary Lee Lester
Many fond memories growing up nearby and spending time at the Lester household. Sending prayers and love at this difficult time. 💕
Kelvin King
January 17 – Obituary: Gary Lee Lester
I’m really gonna miss Pappy pulling up to the marina with Meme, and Max, and he just bought some fresh tomatoes, he would always give me a few, and they were Big and Delicious….😋😋 , also I enjoyed our conversations, we would be all over the map, then he would talk about tsking food scrapes from denise house to feed a fox that comes on his property…. Good Times 😊
Rest Easy Pappy, You will definitely be Missed…. 🙏🙏🙏
Kelvin
Rusty Griffis
January 17 – Obituary: Gary Lee Lester
Amazing guy I seriously admired him His insight acquiring the property, His knowledge was over top the things he did and the things He would always be doing I so enjoyed for a short time talking to him I think he had a knee replaced back then He just wowed me not many could ever keep up
Paul DiPietro
January 17 – Obituary: Gary Lee Lester
Carrie Scheuer
January 17 – Obituary: Gary Lee Lester
All my heart and prayers for you Lori and your entire family. I love that you all were close and that your mom and dad have always been in the kids lives. Think of you all through this time. Hold on to the precious memories recount them often until you are one day reunited in heaven.
Give your momma a great big hug
love you
Patty coleman
January 17 – Obituary: Gary Lee Lester
All our love thoughts and prayers. Eternal rest grant to him O Lord and May his perpertual light shine down. The Coleman famiky on Gleebe Bay. So sorry for your loss Lori & Buddy
Melana Grier
January 17 – Obituary: Gary Lee Lester
Denise, Lori, and everyone in between – I am so so sorry about Pappy 💔 He was such a kind, gentle, and wonderful man. We all loved him dearly and he will be so missed 🖤 Stay strong in your faith, he’s with God now ☺️
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