- Date Of Birth: December 16, 1934
- Date Of Death: April 11, 2009
- State: Pennsylvania
Thomas A. Glass
Master Sergeant Thomas A. Glass USAF ret., 74, of Lime Plant Road, Parker, Perry Twp. Clarion County, died Saturday morning April 11, 2009 at his residence following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Glass was born on the family homestead, on Lime Plant Road on December 16, 1934, he was the son of Cecil L. and Anna M. Hamilton Glass.
Mr. Glass was a patriotic American and was proud of his distinguished military career. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served two tours in Vietnam. Msgt. Glass was the recipient of the Bronze Star, as well as various other medals and commendations. Prior to his twenty-two year career in the Air Force, Mr. Glass served four years in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Glass retired from Military service in 1975. He later was employed by Witco Chemical Co. in Petrolia, and Superior absorbents in Emlenton. He enjoyed working outside around his home; he was a coin collector and a practical jokester. Mr. Glass was an avid reader and particularly enjoyed reading books about history and the military and enjoyed watching political and current events on television.
Msgt. Glass was married in Peru, Indiana on November 24, 1960 to the former Anna P. Schardan, Mrs. Glass preceded him in death on June 15, 2008. Mr. Glass is survived by a son, Warrant Officer Five Gregory G. Glass US Army ret. Of Evans, GA. Two daughters survive, Mrs. (Thomas) Tamara L. Ozechoski, Altoona, and Carolyn R. Armstrong, Enterprise, AL. Five grandchildr en survive, Kendra, Jennifer, Jacob, Marissa, and Tyler. Mr. Glass is survived by five brothers, Robert L. Glass and his wife Darlene of New Castle, Major Carl L. Glass USAF ret. And his wife Ra, of Yorktown, VA, Stanley R. Glass of Pittsburgh, TSgt. John E. Glass and his wife Tess, of Cocoa, FL, Sgt. Howard E. Glass USAF ret. And his wife Julie of Grove City. Three sisters survive, Bessie M. Rankin of Franklin, Virginia Myers, and her husband Duane of Clarion, and Karen Pittman and her husband Lloyd of New Cumberland, WV.A brother in-law survives, Orville J. Anderson of Ft. Wayne, IN. A number of nieces, nephews and cousins survive. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Glass was preceded in death by a sister, Nina Rice.
