Gary Hay

Gary Edward Hay, 80, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.

Born January 5, 1946, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Harry Hay Sr. and Betty (Lookabaugh) Hay, both of Hagerstown.

Gary was a 1964 graduate of North Hagerstown High School. He proudly served in the United States Navy. He later worked as a cook at the Mountain View Inn in Thurmont, Maryland, and at the American Legion in Hagerstown.

Gary was known for his love of cooking, especially his coleslaw and macaroni salad. He also enjoyed watching cooking shows and sharing his love of food with others.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Harry Jr. (Dick) of Glen Burnie, James Sr. (Jimmy), and Kenny Hay; and sister, Nancy Kendall, all of Hagerstown, sister Delores Valentine of Pennsylvania. Several nieces and nephews.

He was survived by his nephews and nieces, Jimmy Hay of Florida; Steve Hay, Jane Lynn, and Debra Hutson, of Hagerstown; Patricia Hay and John Hay of Glen Burnie, as well as many great-nieces and nephews. A good friend William (Billy) Davis.

Greenlawn Cemetery will be handling services, which will be held at a later date.