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George L. Glagola

1945 - 2019

George L. Glagola obituary, 1945-2019, North Huntingdon, PA

BORN

1945

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

James W. Shirley Funeral Home, Inc. - North Huntingdon

176 Clay Pike

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

George Glagola Obituary

George L. Glagola, 74, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 7, 1945, in Wilmington, Del., a son of the late George and Blanche (Nicholas) Glagola. Prior to his retirement, George was a slicing technician for Verizon and a member of St. Agnes Parish. He enjoyed playing softball, basketball and volleyball, and enjoyed listening to oldies music. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Virginia Logesky Glagola; son, George Glagola; daughters, Gia Sanders and her husband, Jay, and Kristen Wassel; grandchildren, Caden and Sarah; and lifetime friend, Jim Barry.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel, with Monsignor Paul Fitzmaurice officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anne Home, Greensburg. The family would like to thank Allegheny Healthcare Hospice for their loving care and compassion they provided for George, and also for all of the love and support they received from family and friends during this difficult time. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Norwin Star from Mar. 8 to Mar. 14, 2019.

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Wayne Hammerstrom

March 3, 2024

Still great memories growing up with George. The Highland Grovers were a tight group of kids.

February 17, 2020

Wow Mr. Sarcasm! He always had an insulting remark when you ran into him and them smiled. I'm really going to miss him!

March 8, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times that you shared together. May our loving Heavenly Father provide you with the comfort and support that you need during this difficult time. (Psalm 145:18, 19) Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences goes out to the family.

March 8, 2019

Great memories of George growing up in Highland Grove. His mom and my mom were best friends.

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Wayne Hammerstrom

March 8, 2019

My family and I extend our sincere condolences for your loss. May the words of Psalms 145: 18, 19 comfort you as you endure this time of great sorrow.

With Deep Sorrow,
The Robinson Family

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James W. Shirley Funeral Home, Inc. - North Huntingdon

176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642

Mar

10

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James W. Shirley Funeral Home, Inc. - North Huntingdon

176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642

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11

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10:00 a.m.

James W. Shirley Funeral Home, Inc. - North Huntingdon

176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642

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176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642

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