Gary E. Fleeson of Freedom, Pa., passed peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, May 20, 2018. Gary returned to the small town after serving as a skytrooper in the First Cavalry Division of the Army during the Vietnam War. The son of Carl E. Fleeson and Florence E. McCune, and brother to Mary Dimerling, Deb Fleeson, and Dennis Fleeson, Gary was retired from Penn State Beaver, where he worked in the maintenance department for over 25 years. He was a founding member of REACT, member and retired instructor of the Beaver Valley Rifle & Pistol Club, and was an avid motorcyclist. Gary was a Freemason who enjoyed Gettysburg history, working with his hands, and spending time with family. He was a devoted father and loving grandfather and will be greatly missed. He is survived by son, Richard Fleeson and his wife, Jennifer, and their children, Aubrey and Nevin, and daughter, Beth Fleeson and her fiancé, Charles Stroupe, and their children, Oliver and Bee. Loved ones are invited to visit with family on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Gary's home. Arrangements are being handled by the WILLIAM MURPHY FUNERAL HOME INC., 349 Adams St., Rochester.