OBIT: Frederick S. GLESSNER, 2006, native of Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Barry and Betty Christy. jhurl@meyersdalelibrary.org Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ ----------------------------------------------- GLESSNER, Frederick S. 02/09/2006 The New Republic November 16, 1927 January 24, 2006 Fred Glessner, 78, passed away, Tuesday, January 24, 2006, after a long illness, with his family by his side, at his home in Ross Township, Pittsburgh. He was born in Meyersdale on November 16, 1927, to Maud (Saylor) and Conrad Glessner. He was preceded in death by a brother, Albert C. Glessner. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patricia (Moll) Glessner. He was the father of: William A. Glessner, Susan J. Glessner, and Katherine Graham and the grandfather of Jack and Carly. He was a brother of Charles Glessner. He was a graduate of Meyersdale High School and the University of Pittsburgh and Veteran of World War II. The service was held at Schellhaas Funeral Home, on Friday, January 27. The family suggests memorials may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church, 920 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15229.