OBIT: Hilda Mayme (Darr) GLESSNER, 2005, Somerset, Somerset County, PA
  
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  GLESSNER, Hilda Mayme  02/16/05  Daily American
  
  Hilda Mayme Glessner, 93, Somerset, went to be with the Lord, Feb. 13, 2005, at
  Somerset Hospital. Born Sept. 15, 1911, in Jefferson Township, daughter of
  Franklin Cleveland and E. Ellen (Howard) Darr. Preceded in death by parents;
  and husband Jacob Rei Glessner, who died Dec. 10, 1954; son, Marvin Glessner;
  daughter, Arlene Cassler; daughter-in-law, Amelia Glessner; grandsons, Kevin
  Glessner and Tim Glessner; great-granddaughter, Samantha Cassler; two infant
  brothers and also these brothers, Earl Bisel, Clark, Howard and Frank Jr. Darr.
  Also favorite sister-in-law, Estella Glessner-Mazer. Survived by children: Larry
  R. Glessner, married to the former Joanne Maranoski, Somerset; Mrs. Daniel (Kay
  Ellen) Stanczyk, York; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two
  great-great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Donald E. Cassler, Pittsburgh and
  favorite sister-in-law, Eleanor Darr. Member of St. Paul's United Church of
  Christ where she was active teaching Sunday school for many years. Also active
  with women's fellowship, kitchen committee and various other committee work.
  Her later years were devoted to the quilters group who quilted weekly and
  contributed to many causes. She had also attended Cambria-Rowe Business College
  and had worked as a sewing machine operator for Bender Shoe Company retiring in
  1977 with 23 years of service. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
  Thursday at the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home. Service will be conducted 11 a.m.
  Friday at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Somerset. The Rev. Dr. Herbert
  Hicks officiating. Interment Somerset County Memorial Park. Contributions may
  be made to St. Paul's UCC, 202 West Union St., Somerset, PA 15501. There will
  be viewing at the church one hour prior to the service.