Obituary for Josephine B. Glackin
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JOSEPHINE B. GLACKIN, Matriarch of the family and loved dearly by family, extended family, friends and everyone who met her, passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in her home with her family at her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Vernon Glackin, Sr. and was born on July 31, 1924 in Delta Township; she was one of four daughters born to the late Joseph Oscar Beard and Lilly May Bennington Beard.
Jodie, as she was known, spent her lifetime in the Delta area, graduating from the former Delta High School in 1942 and continued her education with her degree in English from the Thompson Business Center. She married the love of her life, Vernon, in May of 1944. Together they owned and operated and Jodie was the bookkeeper at Glackin’s Central Service Station on Main Street, Delta from 1950 until 1964 when they sold the property. In 1960, they built the current Glackin’s Highway Service Station on Rt. 74 where the third generation of the family continues this tradition of auto repair.
Jodie loved music and was a talented pianist playing by ear as well as notes. She often accompanied her late husband’s barber shop quartet, entertained many residents at senior centers as well as many family members and friends. She was quite the “lady” always dressed very fashionable with her hair done to perfection. She was loving, kind and had a sweet personality; she loved to write poetry and kept books of her work.
Jodie was dedicated to her faith in God, she worshipped at St. Mary Catholic Parish since 1944. She enjoyed church activities and found great comfort in her faith and has been joined by five generations to worship in this church. After a stay at Country Meadows, York, PA, Jodie was able to return to her home for the final chapter of her life and live with her son, David and his wife, Margaret.
To cherish her memory, she leaves:
Six children-
Jo Ann Wilson and her husband, Thomas of Delta, PA
Joseph V. Glackin, Jr. (husband of the late Linda Glackin) of Delta, PA
Michael D. Glackin and his wife, Trudy of Georgetown, TX
B. Lynne Howell and her husband, Mearl of Bel Air, MD
David L. Glackin and his wife, Margaret of Delta, PA
Carl R. Glackin and his wife, Melissa of Fawn Grove, PA
Thirteen grandchildren-
Stephen Wilson and Donna Wolgemuth
Lisa Carroll, Joseph Glackin and Jonathon Glackin
Michael Glackin, Jr. and Carly Peacher
Chad Shrodes and Timothy Shrodes
Lauren Glackin
Kathleen Glackin, Claire Glackin and Emily Glackin
Thirteen great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Ella Kilgore, Mary Glackin and Martha Devine
Due to the restrictions of COVID 19, services will be private. Interment will be held on Wednesday, February 3rd at 10:45 a.m. in St. Mary’s Cemetery where extended family and friends are welcome to gather at the graveside. Her family would appreciate memorial contributions to St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Parish, 1021 St. Mary’s Road, Pylesville, MD 21132.
The Glackin Family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of Heartland Hospice for the tender care of their mother. Harkins Funeral Home has been entrusted with her arrangements.
To send condolences or see updates regarding live streaming, please visit: www.harkinsfuneralhome.com
JOSEPHINE B. GLACKIN, Matriarch of the family and loved dearly by family, extended family, friends and everyone who met her, passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in her home with her family at her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Vernon Glackin, Sr. and was born on July 31, 1924 in Delta Township; she was one of four daughters born to the late Joseph Oscar Beard and Lilly May Bennington Beard.
Jodie, as she was known, spent her lifetime in the Delta area, graduating from the former Delta High School in 1942 and continued her education with her degree in English from the Thompson Business Center. She married the love of her life, Vernon, in May of 1944. Together they owned and operated and Jodie was the bookkeeper at Glackin’s Central Service Station on Main Street, Delta from 1950 until 1964 when they sold the property. In 1960, they built the current Glackin’s Highway Service Station on Rt. 74 where the third generation of the family continues this tradition of auto repair.
Jodie loved music and was a talented pianist playing by ear as well as notes. She often accompanied her late husband’s barber shop quartet, entertained many residents at senior centers as well as many family members and friends. She was quite the “lady” always dressed very fashionable with her hair done to perfection. She was loving, kind and had a sweet personality; she loved to write poetry and kept books of her work.
Jodie was dedicated to her faith in God, she worshipped at St. Mary Catholic Parish since 1944. She enjoyed church activities and found great comfort in her faith and has been joined by five generations to worship in this church. After a stay at Country Meadows, York, PA, Jodie was able to return to her home for the final chapter of her life and live with her son, David and his wife, Margaret.
To cherish her memory, she leaves:
Six children-
Jo Ann Wilson and her husband, Thomas of Delta, PA
Joseph V. Glackin, Jr. (husband of the late Linda Glackin) of Delta, PA
Michael D. Glackin and his wife, Trudy of Georgetown, TX
B. Lynne Howell and her husband, Mearl of Bel Air, MD
David L. Glackin and his wife, Margaret of Delta, PA
Carl R. Glackin and his wife, Melissa of Fawn Grove, PA
Thirteen grandchildren-
Stephen Wilson and Donna Wolgemuth
Lisa Carroll, Joseph Glackin and Jonathon Glackin
Michael Glackin, Jr. and Carly Peacher
Chad Shrodes and Timothy Shrodes
Lauren Glackin
Kathleen Glackin, Claire Glackin and Emily Glackin
Thirteen great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Ella Kilgore, Mary Glackin and Martha Devine
Due to the restrictions of COVID 19, services will be private. Interment will be held on Wednesday, February 3rd at 10:45 a.m. in St. Mary’s Cemetery where extended family and friends are welcome to gather at the graveside. Her family would appreciate memorial contributions to St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Parish, 1021 St. Mary’s Road, Pylesville, MD 21132.
The Glackin Family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of Heartland Hospice for the tender care of their mother. Harkins Funeral Home has been entrusted with her arrangements.
To send condolences or see updates regarding live streaming, please visit: www.harkinsfuneralhome.com