Glennice M. Sparber

Glennice M. Sparber obituary, Williamsfield, OH

Glennice M. Sparber

Glennice Sparber Obituary

Visit the Baumgardner Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Andover website to view the full obituary.

Glennice M. Sparber, 91, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at the Hospice of the Valley in Youngstown. 

A lifelong resident of Williamsfield, Glennice was born on June 14, 1933, a daughter of the late Walter and Helen (McChesney) Fleming.

For 38 years, she worked as the “Gal Friday” (secretary/bookkeeper) at Welded Tubes in Orwell before retiring on June 27, 2008. 

Throughout her long and fulfilling life, Glennice developed a passion for sewing and reading, hobbies that brought her immense joy and shaped her creative spirit. Glennice dedicated her life to the things she loved, leaving behind a legacy filled with warmth and affection.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Debra Baldwin (Wood), Shawn (Tony) Tirabassi and Kim (Beaver) Bish; 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Judy Fleming as well as many nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard, Roy, Kenneth and Budd Fleming; sister, Eukie Diday; son-in-law, Michael Wood and grandson, Michael Wood. 

Calling hours will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, from 10:30am to 11:30am at Baumgardner Funeral and Cremation Service, 134 Prospect Street, Andover OH 44003, immediately followed by the funeral service starting at 11:30am. Private burial will take place in Williamsfield Center Cemetery. 

Baumgardner Funeral and Cremation Service assisted the family with final arrangements. Share a fond memory or condolence at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com. 

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Baumgardner Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Andover

134 Prospect Street P.O. Box 1450, Andover, OH 44003

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