Janet Virginia (Fischer) Glatfelter

Born April 17, 1927 in York PA, Janet was the daughter of the late J. Fred Fischer and Florence Fischer. She was a graduate of William Penn Sr. High School and a graduate of the School of Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania. She served as a skilled nurse of fifty years, a devoted wife of 45 years, a nurturing mother of 4, a grandmother of 11, a great grandmother of 10, a tireless volunteer at Dunwoody, Dowden, and Lima Estates nursing homes, a selfless child care and elder care aid, a sharing room volunteer at Church of the Savior and Delaware County Christian School, nursery volunteer at Christ Community Church, the accountant and administrative assistant of the family business: Galaxie Corporation, and a Christian who knew Jesus as her Savior. it was he who enabled her to serve others and live in other-centered life.

     Janet follows her husband, Edward W. Glatfelter. She is survived by her 4 children: Edward F. Glatfelter and wife Jean: Carol A. Pierce and husband Richard; John W. Glatfelter and wife, Bridget; and Nancy R. Mackay and husband, Kenneth. As well as 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

    Friends invited to her memorial service held at Lima Estates, 411 N. Middletown Road, Media, PA in the 2nd floor
theater on Wednesday, November 13th at 3:00 PM, followed by visitation 7-9 pm at Sweeney Funeral Home 209 N. Newtown Street Road ( Rte 252) Newtown Square, PA 19073

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