Glenn Robert ANDREWS: Adam Barner Family

1918 - 2016 (97 years)

Generation: 1

Glenn Robert ANDREWS was born on 5 May 1918 in Salona, Clinton Co, PA; died on 28 Mar 2016 in Clearfield, Clearfield Co, PA; was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

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Military Service: USA (WWII)

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Glenn R. Andrews

Glenn R. Andrews May 5, 1918 March 28, 2016 Glenn R. Andrews, 97, of L
ock Haven, died Monday, March 28, 2016 at Mountain Laurel Nurs- ing an
d Rehabilitation Center in Clearfield. Born May 5, 1918, in Salona, h
e was the son of the late Ralph Andrews and Estella Barner. On Decembe
25, 1941, he married Sara M. Smeltzer who preceded him in death on J
uly 28, 1997. A sister, Jessie Sheasley; a son, Thomas Michael; an
d a daughter, Beverly J. Stein also preceded him in death. He is survi
ved by a sister, Betty Smith, of Franklin, Tenn.; daughters, Suzann (V
incent) Tedesco, of State College, Gwendolyn (Larry) Welch, of Olanta
, and Jennifer (John) Holmes, of Philadelphia; and a son, Glenn R. And
ews, Jr., of Mobile, Ala. Glenn was grandfather to 10 grandchildren a
d 18 great-grandchildren. Glenn served in the U.S. Army Air Corps dur
ing WWII as a trainer of bomber radio operators. Glenn was a graduat
e of Mill Hall High School and retired from the A&P Tea Company in 197
6, having started bagging groceries and rising to a store manager posi
tion. Glenn was a member of St. Luke's United Church of Christ in Loc
k Haven. Glenn enjoyed fishing, camping, and hiking. He was an avid bi
d watcher and became a state and federal licensed bird bander reporti
g to Cornell University. Over a 10 year period he banded 5,000 birds
. In retirement, he had a large back yard garden which produced abunda
t tomatoes and zucchinis among other crops as well as peaches and app
les. He was known for the family heirloom roses, iris, and the many be
autiful flowers he grew. At his request, there will be no memorial ser
vice. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Cedar Hill Ce
metery, #028. In memory of Glenn's love for cats, memorial contributio
s may be made to the Clinton County S.P.C.A., 33 Mill Hill Rd., Loc
k Haven, PA 17745 or your local S.P.C.A. Funeral arrangements are unde
the direction of the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High S
t., Flemington. Online condolences may be given by visiting www.donald
walkerfuneralhome.com
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Published in Centre Daily Times on Mar. 29, 2016

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Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Glenn married Sarah Mae SMELTZER on 25 Dec 1941 in Lock Haven, Clinton Co, PA. Sarah was born on 26 Sep 1923 in State College, Centre Co, PA,; died on 28 Jul 1997 in Lock Haven, Clinton Co, PA; was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

2. S.L. ANDREWS
3. Thomas Michael ANDREWS was born on 22 Jul 1944 in Lock Haven, Clinton Co, PA; died on 5 Jan 1964; was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
4. G.R. ANDREWS
5. Beverly Jean ANDREWS was born on 1 Jul 1950 in Renovo, Chapman Twp, Clinton Co, PA; died on 21 Dec 1982 in Oregon .
6. G.R. ANDREWS, Jr.
7. J.N. ANDREWS