Gary L. Plank, 57, of Alfred Station passed away peacefully on Sunday July 5, 2026, at

Strong Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Gary was a son, a brother, an uncle, a

cousin, a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a friend. He loved to laugh and to make

people smile. He was quick to mention a funny saying to lighten someone's mood or to

just not take life too seriously. That is something many people loved about him. His love

language was quality time. He looked forward to spending time with people. Especially

towards the end of his life, he cherished the time spent when people came to visit him.

He loved deeply and relationships meant everything. Gary had a heart for animals,

especially cats. All his pets brought him joy and he often talked about them.

Gary was born on August 15, 1968, in Hornell, New York to Thomas Plank and Nancy

(Burnes) Plank. Gary played baseball for many years beginning in Little League. Gary

graduated from Hornell High School in 1987. Post high school, Gary held several

management positions in various locations throughout his working years. His last job

was driving for a few Amish families. Gary found this immensely fulfilling work and

developed very meaningful friendships with those he worked for. He did not consider

these families his employers, they were family to him. He spoke very fondly of Jonas.

Gary enjoyed life-long friendships with fellow classmates Ken Howard, Ryan Prentice &

Demario Ridgeway. They even formed a small rock band. Gary played guitar and was

especially focused on playing drums. Gary enjoyed camping in the summers and fishing

with his family. He loved his heavy metal music, and he was a diehard Kansas City

Chiefs fan.

Gary was predeceased by his father Thomas Plank (November 6, 2002), his niece

Aleah Hartzell (July 16, 2005), his brother Steve Plank (May 25, 2019) and his

stepfather James Phillips (December 24, 2022). He is survived by his wife of 28 years

Crissandra "Crissy" (Ames) Plank of Alfred Station, his mother Nancy Phillips of Hornell,

NY, his mother-in-law Janice Briggs of Alfred Station, his son Dustin A. Boncaro

(Alyssa) of Rochester, NY, his daughters Leeann Ames of Alfred Station, NY, CheyAnn

Liedtke (Levi) of New Hampshire, his brother Don Plank (Ronni) of Leicester, NY, his

sister Terri Hartzell of Renton, WA. His three grandbabies were his entire world: Audrie

love & Aiden Boncaro of Rochester, NY and Wynter Keeney of Colorado. He had many

nieces and nephews that he greatly loved and cared for:

Amy Plank of Hornell, NY, Danielle Newsholme (Robert) of St. Augustine, Florida, Nick

Plank (Felicia) of Hornell, NY, Janelle Shutts (Tyler) of Bluffton, SC, Adison Plank of

Leicester, NY, Danna Berlad (Jon) of Buffalo, NY, Kaycie Plank of Hornell, NY, Jake

Plank (Rachel) of Hornell NY, Josh Plank of Hornell, NY, Nathan Hartzell of Renton, WA,

and Kaylin Hartzell of Renton, WA. Gary had great nieces and nephews as well as

several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Celebration will be held and announced at a later date.

To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook @ Brown Powers FH

Funeral arrangements are with the Brown & Powers Funeral Home in Hornell.