Paul E. Glass, Sr.

Paul E. "Popeye" Glass, Sr., 91, of Venus, Pinegrove Township, died at his home Monday morning, June 15, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. 

He was born in Bradford, McKean County on July 15, 1934 to the late Lester Emerson Glass, Sr. and Julia Henrieta (McCauley) Glass.  He was the eighth child of fourteen children. 

He attended the one-room McCrea Schoolhouse which he later purchased and turned into a home and raised his family there. 

His first job was working for Pinegrove Township, to help support his family.  Other jobs included Marsh's, Knight's and Niederiter's Sawmills.  He was a log truck driver for Millers, and worked at Asplundh Tree Service from 1957-1978.  He also did private tree work on the side and did subcontracting work in the logging business with his sons from 1982-2012.  He fully retired in 2014. 

His earlier hobbies included sled riding with his grandchildren, hunting, cutting firewood, gardening, lawn work, playing horseshoes, and playing the guitar around the fire with friends and family.  He also enjoyed tinkering with his tractor and motor home.  He loved playing his favorite childhood game, "Carrom," where he was always the champ! 

Mr. Glass attended the Fertigs Church of God of Prophecy. 

Paul met the love of his life, Mary Oakes, at the Main Street Diner in 1953.  They were married on November 17, 1956.  They shared 60 wonderful years together until her passing in 2017.  Together, they worked hard to raise their children, teach them right from wrong, and the importance of learning how to work. 

He is survived by four children: Paul Glass Jr. and his wife Sandy of Knox, Ken Glass, Gwenda Glass, and Bellery Glass, all of Venus; four grandchildren: Aaron Glass and wife Kimberly of Knox, and Luke Glass, Tyler Rowe, and Courtney Moore and husband Rob, all of Titusville; and three great-grandchildren:  Brayden Glass, Anna Rowe, and Sydney Moore. 

He is also survived by his brother, Richard Glass and wife Margaret; a sister, Margie Gifford; numerous nieces and nephews; and three sisters-in-law, Dorothy Glass, Barb Glass, and Helen King. 

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two children, Geraldine and Duane Glass; and his siblings:  Esther, Chuck, Lawrence, Ethel, Jennie, Betty, Lester Jr., Bob, Leroy, Jim, and Roger. 

Visitation will be held Wednesday (June 17) from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. at Hile-Best Funeral Home, 2781 Rte. 257 in Seneca.  Visitation will be held Thursday (June 18) from 11 a.m. - Noon at the Feritgs Church of God of Prophecy, 112 Winwood Lane in Venus (Fertigs), where the funeral service will follow at Noon.  Pastor Don Pflugh, Pastor Barb Hays, and Pastor Sam Gandee will officiate.  Private interment will follow in the Venus Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions to assist with funeral expenses may be made to Hile-Best Funeral Home, PO Box 245, Seneca PA  16346.  To express online condolences to Paul's family, visit www.hilebest.com

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