Dean Luther Glessner, Jr.

Glessner: Dean Luther, Jr. 72 of Johnstown, died February 5, 2026, at home.  Born June 6, 1953, in Johnstown the son of Dean Luther Sr. and Anna Mae (Wissinger) Glessner.  Preceded in death by parents.  Survived by wife of 51 years Donna (Rudge) Glessner and his sons Doug and wife Raeann and Dale and wife Kelli.  Dean was the proud grandfather of Morgan, Millie, and Kendal who he loved spending time with.  Dean is also survived by his siblings Diana Croyle, Dennis and wife Patti Glessner, and Dan and wife Anne Glessner.  Dean will be missed by his in-laws William and wife Sandy Rudge, Mary Anne and husband Rick Moyer, Sue and husband Mike Stevens, Bob and wife Michelle Rudge, David and wife Dawn Rudge, and many nieces and nephews.  Dean was a member of Kaufman Church in Davidsville.  He was always active in what he did being past president of Ideal Fire Hall and Ferndale Sportsman’s Club and a member of the Centennial Farm Gun Club.  He retired from Nationwide as a field adjuster.  Following his retirement, he ran for Conemaugh Township Supervisor and won for 6 years.  Dean loved anything to do with racing and was an avid hunter.  Family will receive friends Sunday from 2-5 P.M. at the Kaufman Church 916 Miller Picking Road Davidsville, PA 15928 with a Memorial Service at 11 A.M. Monday with Pastor Michael Dean officiating.

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