Glenn A. Mackin M.D.

I find it very difficult to believe that it has been five years since Dr. Mackin's passing. I currently have the pleasure of working in the Neurology offices where his picture looks down upon my workstation, so that he is literally looking over my work each time I am in the office. I smile back at him each morning I arrive, letting him know I will continue to do my best for my patients, as he always did. I believe he would be proud of our work with his clinic, where we do strive to meet his high quality of care, empathy and compassion for this patient population in each and every interaction. While we sorely miss his anecdotes and brilliance on a daily basis; I take comfort in knowing that he looks over us all, and we will meet again someday. My condolences to the family, and his patients who still miss him.

I think of Glenn often. He was, and in some ways still remains, a shining light in my life-his kindness, intelligence, compassion, and dedication to others. I miss him and send love to his wonderful wife and daughter.

You are not forgotten. You were always so kind to me. I think of you often.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Always think of you & your sweet family extra special this time of year, Gone but never forgotten, enjoy Christmas in Heaven. You are missed.

I often think about Glenn and miss his presence, not just in my personal world but in the larger world. Glenn is deeply missed by so many and my thoughts of him are always filled with gratitude.

Dr. Mackin my friend, can not believe it is almost a year since you departed this life. We miss you to say the least. You have touched so many with your kindness and caring. Thank you from the deepest recesses of my heart. You are truly a good man. As so many others you were taken all to soon. I will continue Prayers for your families healing.
With love,
John & Vicky Young

Hello all, it has been almost a year since a dear friend passed away. Glenn diagnosed my ALS back in Feb./2015. He helped my wife and I in so many ways. We miss him at clinic so much. Glenn and I had many laughs together. Rest in peace my friend till we meet again someday.

A wonderful man and compassionate doctor

Glenn and I had dinner in October 2018. Shortly after he called and told me about the diagnosis. He was a rare human beingdear friend, caring physician and loving father and husband. He told me the prognosis was 3-6 months but I haven't had the courage to check until now. My heart to the hearts of his family and all who were fortunate to have had them in their lives. Miss you, man.

I am shocked and saddened to read about Glenn's death by reading his obituary in Neurology (which came to England with some delay). Glenn and I were fellows at the same time at Penn and shared an office for one year. I cannot think of a nicer, more considerate and friendly colleague. He was a fine man and doctor. As an aspiring MS specialist I admired and secretly envied Glenn who had already published a landmark paper in Nature on MS (and was to published another seminal one in Science soon thereafter) and appreciated his courage to move to a different field as a neuromuscular/EMG fellow. I caught up with him at the Penn reunions at AAN and it was always nice to speak to him and reminisce.
Glenn had a brilliant intelligence and was an excellent doctor, while unassuming and unusually modest given his achievements and quality.

Dear Lynn, I am devastated to hear about the loss of your dear husband, Glenn. I have no words but want you to know that you and your girls are in my thoughts and prayers. Ralph and I were so blessed to share in the joy of your wedding and knew then that you two were truly life partners. Please know that I am here (I'm now in Villanova!) and I would love to see you and give you a big hug. Sending you strength in the days ahead. Xo. Veronica [email protected]

Was a patient of Dr. Mackin for many years. He was a very caring person. He will be missed. My sincere sympathies to your family.

Awww, Dr Mackin, your world is going to miss you. You were a funny guy! Could even get some laughs out of a painful EMG.
I was so impressed by this doc. What a fine person and it shone through. May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

We Will Miss You Glenn. I thought I was going first?

The best portion of a good man's life- His little, nameless,unremembered acts of kindness and of love.
William Wordsworth


Dr. Mackin,what unique and special man. I will always remember his kindness, compassion, great smile, and his big brown shoes. He not only talked the talk, but walked the walk every day.

A special thanks to a man who made the world a better place

Janet Trexler

Sad beyond belief. Dr. Mackin was a good man. He will be missed. I was diagnosed with ALS by Glenn almost 4 years ago. He drew these little sketches on paper to help explain his diagnoses, we laughed about it cause he was no artist by any stretch of the imagination but was an awesome Neurologist. I always envisioned my wife telling him I passed away, not him first. He has helped my wife and I so much at our clinics with him. We used to tell stories to one another and Glenn always made us laugh. Great man!!! I know in my heart he is with our Lord and feels pain no more forever. Rest in peace my friend.

Dr. Mackin was an awesome doctor, when most doctors gave up on trying to diagnose me at my young age he continued to find why my body was ailing at the young age of 45. I will miss his sense of humor and love for his patience.

Rest in Heaven

- Nikki Canedy Kosmoski

I was beyond saddened to hear that Dr. Mackin had passed away. I had seen so many doctors over the past 12 years after being badly injured in an accident and Dr. Mackin was the first who really helped me. Had I not met him who knows where I would be. I want to thank his family for loaning him to me for a few hours. He was an angel for me on Earth. I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't even find the words to thank him for all that he has done for me.

Dr.Mackin was the best, most compassionate person and doctor my husband and I ever met. Truly the best doctor to have maintained his level of compassion his entire career. My husband suffers from M.gravis and Dr Mackin always was kind and compassionate and always made time in his schedule to see my husband if he was in a crisis. He made him feel that he wasnt alone in that disease. Bless Dr Mackin and his family. So very sorry for your loss.

I was shocked to learn of Dr. Mackin's death. I've been a patient of his for many years and he was outstanding. Kind, funny, and smart. My heartfelt condolences to his family and his staff.

Dear family of Dr Mackin, My deepest sympathy for your loss of such a wonderful person and physician.Dr was my neurologist for the past 5 years helping me cope with a 20 year illness.He was the BEST of the BEST!I actually told him this my last visit.He was blessed with compassion and caring and had a wonderful sense of humor. Cannot imagine how much you must miss him, he left this life too soon.May time help you find peace knowing he is in the glory of heaven and you will see him again.So very sorry. Sincerely,Gwen Stadler (one of his grateful patients)

We are so sorry to hear about his death. Dr. Mackin was always so helpful and understanding other's problems that you could not see that he has his own.
Dorota and Andrzej N.

I just found out today that Dr. Mackin had passed away, and am most deeply saddened. He was a kind man and an excellent physician who will be dearly missed. I extend my sincerest condolences to his family and friends. He had been my doctor for the past two years and helped me a great deal. Rest in peace, good doctor.

I am truly sorry to hear about Glenn's passing and for your family's loss. Glenn and I were suite-mates in Gummere Hall at Haverford for freshman and sophomore years. Although we went our different ways after college I think back fondly on those times.

Dr. Mackin was my neurologist for the past five years. He was one of the most down-to-earth physicians that I had the pleasure to know. We always shared a laugh or two during appointments, finding humor in some quirky way. I was certainly fortunate to have Dr. Mackin as my doc. He took good care of me and I'm sorry that he passed.

It was such an honor to be able to attend Glenn's memorial service and listen to the remembrances from his patients, life-long friends, fellow neurologists, co-workers and family. I treasure my memories from working with him at the American Academy of Neurology and know that his legacy of compassion, fairness, humor will live on. Blessing to Lynn, Sarah and Emily and all who loved him.

I was a patient of Dr. Mackin for 18 years and am heartbroken to hear of his passing. He was a fine man and an outstanding physician. I owe my health, and the ability to live a largely normal life, to his care and compassion.

I will miss him greatly. Dr. Mackin touched the lives of so many people, often at our lowest points, in such a positive way. He won't be forgotten by any of us.

I was also one of his patients 3+ years and I was very lucky to have him as my doctor.After numerous Doctors, specialists etc.. couldn't figure out what was wrong with me,and why I was losing my ability to walk, well he knew the first time he saw me. He was able to get me on much needed treatment to stop the damage and slow the progression.I wouldn't be walking today without his diagnosis. He often spoke of his own family. And an unusual watch he wore that he really liked. And if you asked about it would tell you the story of where it came from. He made you feel at ease.. always asking how you were doing and meant it.The world has lost a light in this dark world.You will be sadly missed ..

We are sorry for your loss. We only met Dr Mackin a few years ago. He was the best doctor a person could ask for. When he walk in the room for your visit, it was like yesterday. He knew who you were. There will never be a another doctor like him, one of a kind. He will definitely be missed.Rest in peace, Dr Macklin.

Marvin and Helen Smith, Nazareth,Pa

I met Glenn in March 2011 after suffering a slight stroke. He was an insightful and caring person. In addition to being a great doctor we shared conversations that covered the world. Like many of his friends &
family he will be missed by his many patients.
Craig Loupassakis

Dear Lynn, I am so sorry to hear of the loss Glenn. My heart and prayers are with you and your girls in this difficult time. Lean on the comfort that comes from the Lord and let those who love you care for you and your needs. With love, Bunny

With my very deepest sympathy & many prayers to The Mackin Family on your tremendous loss.Dr.Mackin was always such an awesome & amazing advocate to The ALS community.RIP in your Heavenly Home,Dr.Mackin.You certainly earned your wings,although you're gone way too soon

My condolences to the famliy and friends of Dr Mackin. He was my doctor and he was an exceptional and compassionate human being who will be deeply missed.

Remembering Glenn and his kindness to his mother and family. I was touched that each year for the past several years when Evelyn had difficulty sending Christmas cards, he made sure that I received one from her. Evelyn raised a loving son who became a fine man, husband and father. Thats all anyone could wish. With heartfelt sympathy.

My deepest sympathy to Lynn, Sarah and Emily.

Glenn was not only a great colleague but a great friend. He was extremely thorough as a scientist of neurology and compassionate as the artist of neurology. He was he doctor's doctor. His sense of humor was bone dry and has had a lasting impact.

Glenn and I share the dislike for the renaming of our alma mater medical school from Thomas Jefferson University medical school to SKMC. Everytime I see Thomas Jefferson's image whether it be on a nickel, $2 bill, etc, I will think of Glenn.

He was a great example of courage and strength to the end. He is already sorely missed.

Gail David RN LVHN

I am sorry to learn of Dr. Mackin's passing. He will be greatly missed. I feel blessed to have worked with him in the ALS clinic for the past 13 years. He was an incredibly intelligent, compassionate, and kind man. I will pray that you all can find some comfort in the wonderful memories you have made together.

Dr.Mackin, you will be so missed by your family and friends and all of your patients, me being one of them. Your were more than my doctor. You were also a good friend.

My sympathy goes out to all the family and friends of Dr.Mackin. I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Mackin has been my doctor for over 10 years treating me for Multiple Sclerosis. He was my doctor and my friend. He was an excellent doctor and also cared about me as a person. I know he will be missed both by his family and his patients.

It was with great sorrow and shock that we found out about Glen's passing yesterday. He has been a great neighbor for many years, and we always looked forward to seeing him, Lynn, and the girls at neighborhood get-togethers. We hope that those close to Glen find peace and comfort in the coming days with the love and support of his family and friends.

My husband was diagnosed in June with ALS by Dr. Mackin. He showed such compassion and encouragement. We enjoyed his humorous stories, while at Clinic. We felt as if we knew him all of our lives! We will miss him dearly! Our condolences to his family and colleagues. Know that Heaven has gained another ANGEL!!! God Bless!

I was a patient of Dr. Mackin, he was a wonderful physician who put his patients first. He will be Missed. Dianna Sabol

Lynn, Sarah and Emily,

Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
My memories of Glenn go back a decade plus.
An amazing father & a family man who loved his family.
While the kids would ride their bicycles in the cul de sac every Saturday for years while our children grew up I can always count on seeing his caring and gentle compassionate smile .
He will be missed ...His passing is such a loss.
Our prayers are with you and may his memory be eternal.
Sincerely,
The Sisselberger's

My deepest sympathies for Lynn, Sarah and Emily. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. -Beth Guarriello

My heart goes out to the entire Mackin family. May you all be given the strength to weather this difficult time. Life can seem so unfair.

Glenn was the epitome of the ultimate physician. If you were lucky enough to be his patient, you received expert care. I know because I referred him many patients over the 20+ years that we were colleagues. I sought his advice about many more. I will miss his clinical expertise. Even more I will miss his dry wit and subtle sense of humor. I think I'll even miss his EMG reports.

Gone too soon.

We were shocked when we opened the newspaper after Christmas and saw Dr. Mackin's obituary........Dr. Mackin was Robert's physician for quite a few years now......we always appreciated his kindness, his taking time to listen and his willingness to try to make one feel better...We express our sympathy to his family on his passing....We will miss Dr. Mackin greatly .....there are few doctors who cared for and respected the patient as he did.

Lynn, Sarah and Emily,

My deepest condolence to you and your family. He truly was an unique man. I will cherish and remember so many qualities about him. His constant dry witty humor. Always quoting literature and people that I had no idea what he was talking about! Speaking his thought process while going on many tangents, but always circling back around to complete his point. His gentle and compassionate soul. His brilliant but humble mind. His desire and calling in life to help people in need and his love for his family.

His passing is such a loss to the family, friends and patients left behind. He will be missed by so many. He left a legacy behind with his ALS Center.

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories forever hold in your heart.

Sincerely, Krista Remmel

My sincere sympathy and prayers are with the Mackin Family.

I would like to say that he was my treating Neurologist for many, many years and I will miss him tremendously!

He was a wonderful and caring physician.

While I have lost a beloved cousin who was more like my brother and will for ever miss him I will never loose the affect of that captivating smile that I first took serious notice of with the help of a collie dog named Trixy in 1955.

I first saw that trademark ear to ear smile of Glenn's in 1954 when he arrived home. But it wasn't until Easter dinner the following spring at Aunt Evelyn and Uncle Al's house, Glenn's parent, that I noticed that Glenn had really taken control of things with that smile.

When I arrived that day a 9 year old filled with Easter excitement for the upcoming dinner and desert and of course the hard boiled colored egg battle which involves tapping your chosen egg tip to tip with your challenger and not breaking your egg, a game that Glenn was later to master and win at every Easter dinner after the age of 7.

I was met at the door by Trixy Aunt Evelyn's brown and white male collie dog. Trixy and I played and then Trixy led me to Glenn who was lying in his bed/crib busily playing with brightly colored toys hanging from a string across the crib. When Trixy stuck his head over the top of the crib as if he was showing me something new, Glenn let out a squeal and that smile appeared from ear to ear and I like everyone else from then until now was under the smile spell.

Lets not ever forget that smile.

Bill Shideleff
Glenn Mackin's Cousin

It was the greatest privilege and honor of my Nursing career to work with Dr. Glenn Mackin. Working as his nurse for 5 years, I was blessed to be able to care for his patients who he loved, to learn so much from him, and to be able to call him my dear friend. Dr. Glenn Mackin was an exceptional soul. He always saw the best in people, and he brought out the best in those he worked with, as we all wanted to do better and more for him. He had such a strong moral compass, and believed that ultimately good would conquer evil, and that the light would push away the darkness. He was easily the most brilliant Physician and human I have ever known. He was famous for his long-winded lectures, for quoting all kinds of literature, movie, and song lyrics, for taking notes by starting in the center of the page and working his way to the edges of the paper, using lines and arrows as guides, and for having the worst doctor handwriting of all time. He adored his family, wife Lynn, and daughters Sarah, and Emily, and cherished his family vacations. He was ok as long as they were happy. I would look forward to a tidbit of his whit in my in-box. I can't imagine this world without him. It will be a much less ideal place. I will miss you, GM.

To the family, Dr Mackin was a wonderful caring physician I'm glad I had the honor of working with him at LVHN . Sorry for your loss sending prayers.

My sincere condolences to Evelyn and all of your family. I did not know your son was a part of the ALS teams- the terrible disease that took my husband Earl 10 years ago. We were very involved with the Philadelphia chapter! Many good memories of you with the hand symposium. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Carol Spangenberg

Dear Mrs. Mackin and daughters,

I extend my deepest sympathy to the passing of your husband and father. Dr. Mackin has been my physician for twelve years and I couldn't have asked for a more caring, compassion, understanding doctor. I truly will miss him. May the Lord Jesus surround you with His love and comfort.

Nancy Wescoe Bethlehem, Pa.

Dear Mackin Family,

I knew Glenn professionally and personally for more than 20 years. He was a superb and highly respected neurologist whose compassion was well known. He will be sorely missed by the neurological community, and I am personally saddened by his untimely death. His patients were fortunate to have benefitted from his care.

Dear Mackin Family,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of you loving husband and father. He was a wonderful man, caring so much for his patients and their families as they were dealing with ALS. We are forever grateful for all he had done for our son Ben and the concern he showed for us after Bens passing. God bless you all at this difficult time.

His light will forever glow in our Clinic, his steps echo in our halls, and his words of wisdom continue to benefit our patients' each and every day. But our Dr. Mackin will be missed in all of our hearts.

We are so sorry to her of Dr. Mackin's passing. My husband had him as a doctor for his ALS for 10 years. My husband couldn't have had a more caring and understanding doctor then Dr. Mackin. He would always be telling us stories about his family and his travels. I don't think there will ever be another doctor that can take his place. We will miss him dearly. You are in our thoughts and prayers

My Dear Glenn!

I am claiming the right to call you by your given name after so many years together at the Clinic. After all, it is documented that I was patient Number One to sign up!

I had counted on YOU to be there for me when the time comes for me to enter Hospice Care, so that I would not suffer needlessly. It was your humanity and compassion which allowed you to make such an offer.

Indeed, was it your compassion that you never let your patients feel your sadness and grief when yet another of your patients succumbed to ALS? I, for one, always knew I had your full attention during my Clinic visits.

And the crew you assembled for the Clinic was imbued with same qualities inherent in you: kindness, humanity, compassion and, yes, expertise, in knowing how to anticipate the needs of your patients and their various expressions of ALS.

I hope very much that it will be your legacy that precisely these your qualities will continue to be expressed as the Clinic continues without your physical presence.

Although no longer with us, You will live in my thoughts and heart for as long as I live!

Your patient and friend
Therese

Glenn,
I will miss you as a wonderful colleague and a dear friend. It has been an honor to know you, Lynn and your family.
I will carry into my grave with memories of our two special encounters. When we met the first time at LVH, I was so nervous and took food items on display for lunch. It was so embarrassing but I won't forget your smile, the same smiling face as the one I am looking now with tears dripping. I will have the distinction of the only neurology colleague to have put a lumbar puncture needle into your back, with a shaky hand. Thanks for the trust, friendship, and respect.

An incredible doctor and a more incredible person. I only knew Dr. Mackin for a few years but his caring dedication to his patients will stay with me forever.
He will be missed.

Dr. Mackin has been my Neurologist for the past 10-15 years. I will miss him dearly.

During this time of loss,
May the Heavens shine down,
Surround you with peace,
Inspire you with hope,
And embrace you with love.

You were an amazing neurologist but more importantly, you were always a kind and patient teacher. The void you leave can never be filled. I will miss you my friend.

Dear Mackin Family,

Our deepest sympathies with you all. Dr. Mackin was an amazing man in every way and impacted every life that he touched. His loving memory will remain within our family for their rest of our lives. Thank you for sharing him with the world and thank you for empowering him to fulfill the lives of others. He is and will continue to be dearly missed. Praying for you all and for the days ahead. Sending all our love always to your family.

In His love,
The Yerger Family

Dear Mackin Family:

I was deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Mackin's passing. I had the privilege to work with him at Lehigh Valley Health Network in the Neuromuscular Center.

What an outstanding and caring physician he was to all his patients.

May all your memories comfort you now and in the future.

A one of a kind doctor. A true loss for family, patients, and LVHN. These shoes cannot be filled. Sharing sadness & loss with you. Sending strength & good thoughts.

Glenn was a WONDERFUL physician and a respected and valued colleague. His patients loved and depended upon him. It was an honor to have been able to associate with him, learn from him, and work with him caring for our mutual patients. He will be sorely missed by his patients and his colleagues. His untimely death is a real tragedy.

Mackin Family,

I am very sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.

Dr. Mackin was not only a wonderful physician, he was a good man. He was my doctor for 20 years and he got me past some rough patches not only medically but emotionally and with humor. Over the 20 years we would talk about our families, travel experiences and life in general. I will miss him very much. My prayers are with his wife and daughters; et the memories of the times you shared give you comfort.

Jendy Oswald

After years of going to many different doctors, Dr. Mackin was the first one to have the tenacity to stick with me and diagnose me correctly. He was a caring doctor with a wonderful sense of humor. He will be missed by so many. My condolences to his family.

We are very saddened at the passing of Dr. Mackin he was a very caring doctor.

Know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

May the memories you hold deep within your heart help to strengthen you as you face each new day.

Dr Mackin was my husband's ALS Doctor. I remember him as a very caring and compassionate gentleman. When my husband passed, Dr Mackin sent me a personal sympathy card handwritten and heartwarming. He was an amazing man.

Dearest Family of Glenn Mackin, Lynn, Emily & Sarah,

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.

As one of Glenn's longtime patients, I feel as though I know his sweet family. He spoke fondly of each of you and with such beautiful pride. Pure joy would come to his face as we shared stories of our families over the years. He loved you all so very much, and I am quite sure the hardest test, (which he always aced!) was to say goodbye for now, to his loves.

The world has lost a wonderfully intelligent, compassionate physician and an awesome friend.

I find some solace, and I hope you do as well, in the fact that this amazing physician went home to meet the Great Physician, our precious Lord on Christmas Day. The day we celebrate the birth of our Savior is a great day to meet Him face to face.

I like to imagine all of the genius conversations that go on with great minds, such as Glenn's and those who have gone before him. I also ponder the beautiful glow of light and sounds of laughter as they sit with God our Father, as He says, Good job and welcomes His faithful servant.

I will miss our bantering and joke telling, the laughter in tough situations, the calmness of his approach and spirit when dealing with difficult issues. I will miss his excellent thought process, sharing the joys and successes of our families. I will miss his views on life, his sharing of his feelings on getting graded by EPIC, (LOL), I will miss the safety I felt knowing this man was there in my corner and the corner of many of his grateful patients. I will miss his compassion and personal touch; I will miss his selfless composure denying his physical and emotional hurts as he listened and helped those of us who trusted him with our lives, but, most of all I will miss Glenn.

I had a personal joke with him about getting out of ICU, asking if I could just go home. He once said, "Well if you had an apple pie you could use it as a get out of jail free card." I brought him a pie at a later date, and on a subsequent visit to the ICU during a winter when a big snowstorm was coming, he let me use it! I got to sneak out the back door and into the comfort of my home. I am thankful he was able to be surrounded by his loves at home, and Glenn I guess you finally got to use your apple pie!

My love and prayers for his family continue as they navigate the days ahead. Thank you, God, for sharing this extraordinary man with us for as long as you did, you Glenn are and will forever be in our hearts.

Glenn was an awesome neighbor and great doctor who saved my mother's life. Thank you Glenn, RIP.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

One of the nicest physicians I worked for. He was a truly wonderful person who loved to teach. Hope you are at peace, you will be missed.