Albert "Al" A. Glantz

JERSEY SHORE - Albert A. “Al” Glantz, 88, of Lock Haven, died on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at the Susque-View Home. 

He was the husband of Velda E. Starkweather-Glantz, who survives, and they have been together for 25 years.

Albert was a graduate of Jersey Shore High School, 1946 and he had worked at Hellars Farm, Rosenberg Farm, Woolrich Mills and Martin Bus Station and then retired from Textron in 1993.  He was a member of the Jersey Shore Presbyterian Church and recently attended Phelps Chapel, was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, #397 Williamsport and Loyal Order of Moose, Jersey Shore.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, television and baking.  He enjoyed singing in the community choir and visiting people at Susque-View.  He was well known for his “Whiskey Cookies”.

In addition to his wife, Velda, he is survived by two sons; Clair (Elaine) Glantz of Freeport, FL, Paul (Genia) Glantz of South Hill, VA, two daughters; Sharon (John) Johnson of Mill Hall, Rosemary Glantz of Jersey Shore, six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 12 step grandchildren, several step great-grandchildren, four step children; Lana Studer of Kansas, Jolette (George) Garnier of Tobyhana, Lee Starkweather of Missouri, Davy (Cindy) Starkweather of Lock Haven, two sisters; Betty Hepfer of Liverpool, Peg (James-“Duff”) Duffield of Avis, Family friend; Kay Starkweather of Avis and numerous nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother; Jack Glantz and one sister; Ruby Glantz.

There will be a public viewing 6-8 p.m. Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Rearick-Carpenter Funeral Home, 1002 Allegheny St., Jersey Shore where there will be a Masonic service held at 7:45 p.m.  There will be an additional viewing 9-10 a.m. Friday, October 21, 2016 at the funeral home where the funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m.  Pastor Karl Steele will officiate the service.  Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery, Avis.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Suque-View Home, 22 Cree Dr., Lock Haven, PA 17745 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

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