Leland D Head

Leland Head, age 91 was born in Rogers Hollow Unadilla, NY on February 15, 1935 and died September 8, 2026. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Bernice (Dewey) Head, his son Richard Head, his brother Clarence Head, his brother-in-law Alan Cardner and his mother-in-law Evelyn Tice. Lee was also predeceased by grandsons, Andrew Head, Nathan Head and Dylan Demuth.

Lee is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Pauline Head, his three daughters, Kathy Diefenbacher (Ron, deceased), Cindy Prosser (Walt, deceased) and Stacey Head, his three stepdaughters, Dawn Harvey, Cathy Rickard (Ed), and Tanya Clark. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Terra Donnelly(Jermey Killgo), Jennifer Saeed(Anwar), Christine Cook (Mike), Leigh Diefenbacher (Matthew), Becky Barrows (Jake), Jennifer Brooks ,Nicole Connely(Josh),Derrick Head (Shania), Kimberly Bishop Joshua Hagenbuch , Aleia Dolan, Randi Stein, Kenneth Haynes III(Kate), Kristie Gregware (John), Edward Rickard Jr and Mickie Rickard (Alan) as well as 27 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. He leaves behind two close friends, Clayt Swenson and Terry Spencer and his buddy, Charlie the Dog).

In his earlier years Lee worked for Scintilla in Sidney. He also owned a gas station. He had a body shop/auto repair shop with Charlie Burke. He worked at Preston Manor for 10 years and retired from BOCES after working 10 years there.

Lee loved to play golf with his friends Kenny Cole and Norm Bair and spending time playing cards with his good friends Jake and Sandy Palmer, Bill and Mary Kaessinger who have passed on.

If anyone would like to make Memorial donations please send to the Northeast Classic Car Museum at 24 Rexford St, Norwich, NY 13830 and note contribution in Leland Head’s memory. This was one of his favorite places to visit and he loved cars.