Leland E. Hemlock

HEMLOCK, Leland E., November 8, 2026, of the Cattaraugus Seneca Territory at the age of 93 years.

Beloved husband of the late Barbara (White) Hemlock. Loving father of Natalie (Todd) Hemlock, Lance Hemlock and Leslie (Vince) Schiffert. Grandfather of Shawna Stevens-John. Great grandfather of Hoya’daiwat, Hogaiyo and Joiise John. Brother of the late Carrie Stevens, Adeline Leafe, Alice Thordahl, Mary White, Robert Jimerson and Lucinda Mohawk. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Wentland Funeral Home 10634 Main St. (Rt. 62) North Collins, NY where funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:30 am and 10 am from the Longhouse Cattaraugus Seneca Territory. Lee was a Korean Combat veteran with the 187 Airborne Regimental Combat Team, member of Iroquois Post 1587, North American Iroquois Vet association and member of Ironworkers Local 6. Lee also was a language teacher for the Seneca Nation and an avid Lacrosse player.