Rev. Glenn P. Gearhart, 77 of Philipsburg passed away on March 29 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.
He was born July 31, 1931, in Gearhartville, the son of late John Wesley and Ruth (Botewrighte) Gearhart.
On June 7, 1953 at Oak Grove United Methodist Church, he married Winifred (Guyer) Gearhart, who survives at home.
They celebrated 55 years of marriage together.
Glenn graduated from Philipsburg High School in 1949. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1950 to 1953. He was also a Boy Scout master of Troop 43, in West Decatur, in 1959.
In his younger years, Glenn worked at the Blue Ball Brick Yard, Marhoffer and Holsom Bread Companies. He entered the United Methodist ministry in 1965, after completing two year's at Lock Haven University and Lay-Pastor school at American University, Washington, D.C.
Reverend Gearhart's first charge was at the United Methodist Church, in Newton Hamilton, PA. He then moved to Lock Haven, where he spent 13 years at East Main Street United Methodist and Laurel Run United Methodist in Lusk Run. From 1983 to 1985, he ministered at Grace United Methodist in Altoona, and at the Morrisdale charge from 1985 to 1986. In his retirement, he ministered at the Wallaceton charge for seven years.
Glenn was a 32-degree Mason, an honorary member of the American Legion, and a member of the West Decatur Senior Citizens. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and sportsman. He enjoyed spending time camping with his family and grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, his is survived by one son, Glenn "Rob" Gearhart of Philipsburg; two daughters, Cindy Bordas of Philipsburg, and Cheri Sinclair of Bellefonte; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews; and his best friend "Rusty" his pitbull. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John Gearhart and Thomas "Dee" Gearhart, and one sister Eleanor Rodgers.
A memorial service will be held at Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 2707 Old Erie Pike, West Decatur, PA, on April 4 at 11 a.m. with Dr. Pam Ford and Pastor Mark Johnson officiating. Burial will be at Mock's Hill Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at Oak Grove United Methodist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Oak Grove United Methodist Church, PO Box 31, West Decatur, PA 16878 or to Wallaceton United Methodist Church, 416 Clearfield St. Wallaceton, PA 16876.
Arrangements are under the direction of David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St. Philipsburg, PA 16866.
He was born July 31, 1931, in Gearhartville, the son of late John Wesley and Ruth (Botewrighte) Gearhart.
On June 7, 1953 at Oak Grove United Methodist Church, he married Winifred (Guyer) Gearhart, who survives at home.
They celebrated 55 years of marriage together.
Glenn graduated from Philipsburg High School in 1949. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1950 to 1953. He was also a Boy Scout master of Troop 43, in West Decatur, in 1959.
In his younger years, Glenn worked at the Blue Ball Brick Yard, Marhoffer and Holsom Bread Companies. He entered the United Methodist ministry in 1965, after completing two year's at Lock Haven University and Lay-Pastor school at American University, Washington, D.C.
Reverend Gearhart's first charge was at the United Methodist Church, in Newton Hamilton, PA. He then moved to Lock Haven, where he spent 13 years at East Main Street United Methodist and Laurel Run United Methodist in Lusk Run. From 1983 to 1985, he ministered at Grace United Methodist in Altoona, and at the Morrisdale charge from 1985 to 1986. In his retirement, he ministered at the Wallaceton charge for seven years.
Glenn was a 32-degree Mason, an honorary member of the American Legion, and a member of the West Decatur Senior Citizens. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and sportsman. He enjoyed spending time camping with his family and grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, his is survived by one son, Glenn "Rob" Gearhart of Philipsburg; two daughters, Cindy Bordas of Philipsburg, and Cheri Sinclair of Bellefonte; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews; and his best friend "Rusty" his pitbull. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John Gearhart and Thomas "Dee" Gearhart, and one sister Eleanor Rodgers.
A memorial service will be held at Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 2707 Old Erie Pike, West Decatur, PA, on April 4 at 11 a.m. with Dr. Pam Ford and Pastor Mark Johnson officiating. Burial will be at Mock's Hill Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at Oak Grove United Methodist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Oak Grove United Methodist Church, PO Box 31, West Decatur, PA 16878 or to Wallaceton United Methodist Church, 416 Clearfield St. Wallaceton, PA 16876.
Arrangements are under the direction of David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St. Philipsburg, PA 16866.
Rev. Glenn P. Gearhart, 77 of Philipsburg passed away on March 29 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.
He was born July 31, 1931, in Gearhartville, the son of late John Wesley and Ruth (Botewrighte) Gearhart.
On June 7, 1953 at Oak Grove United Methodist Church, he married Winifred (Guyer) Gearhart, who survives at home.
They celebrated 55 years of marriage together.
Glenn graduated from Philipsburg High School in 1949. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1950 to 1953. He was also a Boy Scout master of Troop 43, in West Decatur, in 1959.
In his younger years, Glenn worked at the Blue Ball Brick Yard, Marhoffer and Holsom Bread Companies. He entered the United Methodist ministry in 1965, after completing two year's at Lock Haven University and Lay-Pastor school at American University, Washington, D.C.
Reverend Gearhart's first charge was at the United Methodist Church, in Newton Hamilton, PA. He then moved to Lock Haven, where he spent 13 years at East Main Street United Methodist and Laurel Run United Methodist in Lusk Run. From 1983 to 1985, he ministered at Grace United Methodist in Altoona, and at the Morrisdale charge from 1985 to 1986. In his retirement, he ministered at the Wallaceton charge for seven years.
Glenn was a 32-degree Mason, an honorary member of the American Legion, and a member of the West Decatur Senior Citizens. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and sportsman. He enjoyed spending time camping with his family and grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, his is survived by one son, Glenn "Rob" Gearhart of Philipsburg; two daughters, Cindy Bordas of Philipsburg, and Cheri Sinclair of Bellefonte; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews; and his best friend "Rusty" his pitbull. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John Gearhart and Thomas "Dee" Gearhart, and one sister Eleanor Rodgers.
A memorial service will be held at Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 2707 Old Erie Pike, West Decatur, PA, on April 4 at 11 a.m. with Dr. Pam Ford and Pastor Mark Johnson officiating. Burial will be at Mock's Hill Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at Oak Grove United Methodist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Oak Grove United Methodist Church, PO Box 31, West Decatur, PA 16878 or to Wallaceton United Methodist Church, 416 Clearfield St. Wallaceton, PA 16876.
Arrangements are under the direction of David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St. Philipsburg, PA 16866.
He was born July 31, 1931, in Gearhartville, the son of late John Wesley and Ruth (Botewrighte) Gearhart.
On June 7, 1953 at Oak Grove United Methodist Church, he married Winifred (Guyer) Gearhart, who survives at home.
They celebrated 55 years of marriage together.
Glenn graduated from Philipsburg High School in 1949. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1950 to 1953. He was also a Boy Scout master of Troop 43, in West Decatur, in 1959.
In his younger years, Glenn worked at the Blue Ball Brick Yard, Marhoffer and Holsom Bread Companies. He entered the United Methodist ministry in 1965, after completing two year's at Lock Haven University and Lay-Pastor school at American University, Washington, D.C.
Reverend Gearhart's first charge was at the United Methodist Church, in Newton Hamilton, PA. He then moved to Lock Haven, where he spent 13 years at East Main Street United Methodist and Laurel Run United Methodist in Lusk Run. From 1983 to 1985, he ministered at Grace United Methodist in Altoona, and at the Morrisdale charge from 1985 to 1986. In his retirement, he ministered at the Wallaceton charge for seven years.
Glenn was a 32-degree Mason, an honorary member of the American Legion, and a member of the West Decatur Senior Citizens. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and sportsman. He enjoyed spending time camping with his family and grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, his is survived by one son, Glenn "Rob" Gearhart of Philipsburg; two daughters, Cindy Bordas of Philipsburg, and Cheri Sinclair of Bellefonte; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews; and his best friend "Rusty" his pitbull. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John Gearhart and Thomas "Dee" Gearhart, and one sister Eleanor Rodgers.
A memorial service will be held at Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 2707 Old Erie Pike, West Decatur, PA, on April 4 at 11 a.m. with Dr. Pam Ford and Pastor Mark Johnson officiating. Burial will be at Mock's Hill Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at Oak Grove United Methodist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Oak Grove United Methodist Church, PO Box 31, West Decatur, PA 16878 or to Wallaceton United Methodist Church, 416 Clearfield St. Wallaceton, PA 16876.
Arrangements are under the direction of David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St. Philipsburg, PA 16866.
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