HERNDON

GARY LEE

Age 69, of Ross Twp., Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully the night of Wednesday, June 17, 2026, with family close by, and the devoted love of his life at his side.

Born December 19, 1956, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Gary was a native of Bellevue, Pennsylvania. His life was remarkable and his days were memorable, raising a family and enjoying a working-class lifestyle in the North Hills area. Gary possessed and exuded a dogged work ethic. He took pride in his work as a Boilermaker. Always willing to share a story of where and with whom he worked over a cold beer. Gary valued conversation. He was the best listener I've known. Gary treasured friendship. He valued comradery. He was always willing to help. He was beautiful and perfect. To be his friend was the guarantee of feeling warmth.

Gary Lee is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Sharlene Herndon. Including his eldest child Tiffany and her husband Tim Broderick, as well as his son and youngest child Gary William Herndon.

Gary adored his grandchildren. He missed nothing. When it came to sports, there was no field, gym, nor track too far. His surviving grandchildren were his existence, Jack Broderick, Shawn Broderick, Henry Herndon, Oliver Herndon and Amelia Herndon, in life and death remain the apple of his eye, his heart.

Friends will be received on Sunday from 12-5 PM and Monday from 9 AM until time of service at 11:30 AM at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 806 Perry Hwy., Pgh., PA 15229.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Gary Herndon Fund through the North Hills Foundation. Checks payable to North Hills Foundation. (Include Gary Herndon Fund in the memo.) North Hills School District c/o North Hills Foundation, 135 6th Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15229.