Gary was a 1968 graduate of Carlisle High School and was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired from the former I. A. C./C. H. Masland & Sons in Carlisle after 35 years of service as a mechanic. Gary was a former member of the Friendship Volunteer Fire Co., Carlisle. He enjoyed his grandchildren, golfing and dirt track racing.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 38 years, Susan M. (Sipe) Minich, one son, Jason E. Minich of Carlisle, one daughter, Amy S. Minich and her companion, Paul "Mike" Crowe of Newville, two brothers; Raymond Minich of Hummelstown and Richard Minich of Carlisle, two sisters; Carolyn Diehl and Joyce Snyder, both of Carlisle, two grandchildren; Haley and Gabriel Crowe and several nieces and nephews. Gary was preceded in death by brothers; Ted, Lester and Kenneth Minich.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, November 10, 2011, at 2 p.m. in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with John L. Shellenberger, Jr. officiating followed by military honors by the Cumberland County Honor Guard. Visitation will be on Thursday from 1 p.m. until time of services. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, Suite 300, 4899 Belfort Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32256.