Gary Gilbert Van Winkle, 88, of Rochester, passed away on December 15th, 2024 at Post Acute Medical (PAM) Center in Beaver.  He was born in Abingdon, Illinois, a son of the late Garrett Van Winkle and Evalyn Lamb. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Rachel Lombardo-Van Winkle, first wife Carolyn Watkins, and second wife Charlotte (Shahan) Van Winkle. He is survived by his long-time companion Rebecca Finch, his five sons: Gary, Stephen, Paul, Douglas, and Gregory; daughter, Cynthia; eight grandchildren: Elizabeth Van Winkle, Benjamin Van Winkle, Jennifer Rowe, Alexander Pitt, Laura Lyons, Charles Lyons, Thomas Van Winkle, and Joseph Van Winkle; six great-grandsons: Colvin Rowe, Dylan Rowe, Tatum Rowe, Brayden Pitt, Bennett Pitt, and Bryson Pitt; two brothers, Joseph Kelly Van Winkle and James Van Winkle, two sisters, Patricia Stachew and Jean Van Winkle and several nieces and nephews.

Gary attended Gonzaga College High School in Washington, DC and served with the DC Air National Guard.  Upon graduation from Gonzaga, he began a long and distinguished career in the computer technology industry.  He loved photography, fly-fishing, sports cars, and sports car racing.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.