Gary T. Cieslak

Gary T. Cieslak, 69, of Hermitage, PA, passed away on March 29, 2025, following an extended illness.
He was born in Erie, PA on May 23, 1955, to Nestor Cieslak and Betty R. (Traut) Norlin.
Gary graduated from Cathedral Prep in Erie, PA. He was very active in football, wrestling, boxing and track and field. Upon graduation he attended Youngstown State University. He played football at the university his freshman year and earned his bachelor's degree in business. Gary worked at Preston Trucking Company for 15 years as a dock supervisor. He then became a franchise owner of Jackson Hewitt Tax Service serving the Hermitage and Greenville area for 15 years.
Gary was married to high school sweetheart Holly (Shearer) Cieslak on September 15, 1979, she survives at home. They were married for 46 years.
Gary enjoyed hunting, being outdoors, photography and gardening. He liked music, especially The Beatles. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandsons.
In addition to his mother and wife, Gary is survived by: Three Daughters, April (Josh) Davis of West Middlesex, Kelly (Jimmy) Davis of West Middlesex, and Christine (Jacob) McFall of Hermitage; Three Grandsons, Leland McCarrell, Chase Davis and Blake Davis; Brother, Mark Cieslak of MI; Sister, Cynthia Cieslak of MI.
Gary was preceded in death by: Father, Nestor Cieslak; Step-Father, Hank Norlin; Brother, Joseph Cieslak.
Visitation will be held at John Flynn Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, April 4th at 2:15 pm at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Hermitage, PA with Father Allen officiating.
Messages of sympathy, stories and photos can be shared on Gary's memorial page, at: www.flynnfuneralhome.com