Glenn W. Shearer

Glenn W. Shearer obituary, Indiana, PA

Glenn W. Shearer

Glenn Shearer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bowser-Minich Funeral Home on Jan. 3, 2023.

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Glenn W. Shearer, 93 of Coraopolis formerly of Brush Valley, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023, at his son's home. He was born on August 22, 1929, in East Wheatfield Township to the late H. Wilson and Bertha (Dick) Shearer.
Glenn graduated in 1947 from the Armagh High School and worked for FMC (Syntron) until his retirement in 1992.
Glenn was an active member of Graystone Evangelical Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder. Glenn enjoyed Modern Western Square Dancing, traveling, camping, fishing, and family activities.
Surviving Glenn are his children, son Daniel G. (Susan) Shearer of Coraopolis; Valerie J. (Bill) Mueller of Butler, and Marjorie K. (Greg) Bucci of Blairsville; six grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Glenn was preceded in death by his loving wife Joan (Overdorff) Shearer on February 22, 2020, two brothers Donald and Duane Shearer, and great grandson Dylan Syers.
Family and friends will be received from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Graystone Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Indiana. A Celebration of Life will follow at 11:00 AM with the Reverend Joe Stroup officiating.
Burial will take place in the Bethel United Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Clyde.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Graystone Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 640 Church Street, Indiana, PA 15701, or to the donor's favorite charity.
The Bowser-Minich Funeral Home, Indiana, has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. To send an online condolence to the family please visit www.bowserminich.com
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