Gary Vanistendael Obituary
The memory of Gary Vanistendael of Harrisville, Pennsylvania, born in Franklin, Pennsylvania, who passed away on December 7, 2025 at the age of 71, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gary Vanistendael to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Gary may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Morris Vanistendael and Margaret Shaffer (Wolford); and his brothers, Morris and Fred Vanistendael. He is survived by: his siblings, Jean Bishop (Dave) of Jefferson Hills, Bob Aiken of Emlenton, Doug Shaffer (Gina) of Harrisville and Terry Shaffer (Shelly) of Harrisville.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 20th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home (109 Emlenton St, Clintonville, PA 16372).
