Richard T. Glover

Richard T. Glover, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and lifelong friend

AUSTIN, Pa. - Richard T. Glover, of Austin, passed away peacefully Tuesday (May 20, 2025) with his loving wife by his side.

A lifelong resident of Barnett Lane, Austin, Richard's steady presence, kind heart and strong family ties made him a cornerstone of his community and a blessing to all who knew him.

Born Aug. 26, 1947, in Austin, he was the son of Ray and Priscilla Peno. Richard lived a life grounded in love, loyalty and quiet strength. He was married to his beloved wife Nancy for 50 wonderful years, celebrating their anniversary every Sept. 21 since 1974. Together, they built a home full of laughter, family traditions and unwavering support.

He will be remembered for his quick wit, strong work ethic and the way he always put family first. Whether sitting quietly, offering a steady hand or sharing a joke that made you laugh, Richard had a gift for making people feel at home in his presence.

He dedicated 31 years of service to PennDOT and was a lifelong member of the Austin Volunteer Fire Department and the Austin Historical Society. He was also a social member of the Austin VFW and the Austin-Costello Sportsman's Club. An active community volunteer, he gave his time to the Potter County Anglers Association and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Richard was also a proud member of the National Rifle Association (NRA).

Richard was the proud father of Renee (Mike) Ando of Buffalo, N.Y., Elizabeth Eberle of Pittsburgh, Rich (Billy Sue) Glover of Austin; and their dog, Callie. He was a deeply devoted grandpa to his grandchildren, Zach Erich of St. Marys, Logan Erich of Buffalo, Danielle Eberle, Austin Eberle and Zack Eberle of Pittsburgh, Hannah Glover of Rochester, N.Y., Parker Glover of Augusta, Ga., Jackson Glover of Austin and Michael (Lindsey) Ando Jr. of Buffalo. He was also blessed with five great-grandchildren, Riley, Luciano, Gia, Leo and Chase.

Richard is survived by his brothers, Joe Glover and Tom Glover, both of Austin, and Bruce Glover of Emporium.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Priscilla Peno; his father-in-law, Dr. George Poore; his siblings, Chuck, Rick and Alb Glover; and his sister, Joanie Tilburg. He was also preceded in death by two dearly missed grandchildren, Josh and Michelle; and great-grandchild, Arabella.

A celebration of Richard's life will be held with a visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2025, followed by his funeral at 1 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church, 402 N. Main St., Coudersport, with Pastor Donald Caskey and Pastor Warren Cederholm officiating. All who knew and loved him are welcome to attend and share in remembering a life so well lived.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard's memory may be made to Austin VFW Post 7810, 293 Costello Ave., Austin, PA 16720, honoring his deep ties to the local community and his pride in supporting those who served.

Richard's family has entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Richard, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.