Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather

Gary Lee Fancher, 73, of 6474 New Hudson Road, New Hudson, NY passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at home.

Born on April 15, 1950, in Olean, he was a son of Harlan James and Virginia Mae Russell Fancher.  On November 22, 1969 at the Seventh Day Baptist Church, Richburg, he married the former Lois May Taylor who survives.

Gary had worked for Dresser Rand and Air Preheater before going to work for the New York State Department of Corrections working for both the Fishkill Correctional Facility in Beacon and the Livingston Correctional Facility in Sonyea from where he retired in April of 2012. 

He played lead guitar in several local rock and country bands and was proud to have the Christian music song he wrote “Where Would I Be” copyrighted, loved watching old westerns on TV, and was a season ticket holder of the St. Bonaventure Men’s Basketball team for many years.

Garys memberships included the Inavale Sub. Grange and McKee Chapter of the Masons.

Surviving in addition to his wife of 54 years, Lois are:

A Son             Gerald A. Fancher                                                  Bolivar

A Daughter  Melinda A. (Anthony Cicirello) Fancher           Wellsville

Grandchildren         Greg (Bri) Robinson, Jacob Robinson, Denae (Joe) Blakeslee, Allison Cicirello

Great Grandchildren         McKinley and Gage Blakeslee, Bailey, Casen, and Reece Robinson

A Brother                  Alan R. (Lois) Fancher                   Fort Worth, Texas

Brother-in-laws       Stephen (Sandy) Taylor                Hinsdale

Sister-in-law             Sue Taylor                                        Cuba

                                    Margaret Taylor                              Westerly, Rhode Island

                                    Rosalee Taylor                                 Angelica

                                    Carol Taylor                                      Friendship

Uncle                         Keith Taylor                                      Landrum, SC           

Several Nieces and Nephews

And a lifelong friend                      Jeff Barnes                Bolivar

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter Angela Fancher in 2015 and his brother-in-laws Glenn, David, Allan and Raymond Taylor, Sr.

Gary was laid to rest in a private ceremony at the First Burying Grounds, Rushford, New York.

Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service Inc., Cuba.

Online condolences may be sent at www.rinkerfuneralhome.com