Robert N. "Bob" Glatfelter

Robert N. "Bob" Glatfelter

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822 E. Market Street, York, PA 17403

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11:00 a.m.

Gladfelter Funeral Home, Inc.

822 E. Market Street, York, PA 17403

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Manchester Lutheran Cemetery

Manchester, PA

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Robert Glatfelter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gladfelter Funeral Home, Inc. on Mar. 3, 2026.
Robert "Bob" N. Glatfelter, 87, passed away February 27, 2026. Born on February 28, 1938 in Manchester, PA, he was the son of the late Richard E. and Pauline (Altland) Glatfelter.

Robert retired from Pfaltzgraff. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and especially loved drives in the mud hills of PA. His greatest joy was his children and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family.

Robert leaves to cherish his memory, children, Dave Glatfelter, Dan Glatfelter, Tom Glatfelter and Mark Glatfelter; grandchildren, Adam, Aaron, Alicia, Clayton, Bradley, Tara, Eric, Chantel, Craig, Dillon, Ethan, Tori, Asher, Jourdan, Brooke, Kevin and Amanda; great grandchildren, Sylvana, Xander, Emma, Garrett, Maya, Kaydence, Killian, Trevor, Samantha, Easton, Lanisa, Ezra, Margo, Rhema, Austen, Misty, Daxtin, Sawyer and a baby girl on the way; and brother, George. He was preceded in death by children, Sue HeiIman and Ted Glatfelter; grandson, Greg; and brother, Richard.

A viewing will be held Friday, March 13, 2026 from 10 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Gladfelter Funeral Home, Inc., 822 E. Market Street York, PA. The service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jason Rohrer officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Manchester Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Robert's memory to the American Heart Association.

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Gladfelter Funeral Home, Inc.

822 E. Market Street, York, PA 17403

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Service

11:00 a.m.

Gladfelter Funeral Home, Inc.

822 E. Market Street, York, PA 17403

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Mar

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Burial

Manchester Lutheran Cemetery

Manchester, PA

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Services provided by

Gladfelter Funeral Home, Inc.