Paul B. Glackin Jr.

Paul B. Glackin Jr.

Paul Glackin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 20 to Aug. 21, 2016.
Paul B. Glackin Jr., 74, of Mars passed away quietly Aug. 8 from the complications of a stroke.
Paul was a lifelong resident of Pennsylvania. He was born in Pittsburgh and lived in Mars most of his life.
Paul was a U.S. Army veteran, where he served as a communications specialist.
After discharge, he worked for American Bridge as an electrician. When American Bridge was sold to Continental Engineering, he stayed on at the plant to facilitate the sale of assets and inventory. Paul finished his career at Booth Industries.
Paul is survived by his current wife and two children from a previous marriage, Mary Beth Waugaman and Keith Glackin; and four grandchildren.
He is survived by four sisters, Pat Griffiths, Eileen Beuther, Kristine Rockwell and Judy Glackin-Sedwick; and his half-brother, Christopher Glackin.
He also is survived by a very supportive stepmother, Opal D. Glackin.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Gretchen Ruiz.
Although Paul was estranged from much of his family, they choose to remember him in happier times. He will be sadly missed.
GLACKIN - There will be no services for Paul B. Glackin Jr., who died Monday, Aug. 8, 2016.


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August 26, 2016

SB Nething posted to the memorial.

August 23, 2016

Alphonso posted to the memorial.

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Keith Glackin posted to the memorial.

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SB Nething

August 26, 2016

Mary Beth and Keith

We are very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. You were our neighbors for many years. May God be with you at this time of sorrow.

The Nething family
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Alphonso

August 23, 2016

To the family of Paul B. Blacking Jr., I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure you will miss him dearly. Please find comfort in knowing one day we will see our loved ones again. John 6:40. Matthew 5:5.

Keith Glackin

August 20, 2016

Forever in my heart. I love you dad !

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