Obituary of John Glasser MD

John William Henry Glasser, M.D. died on Monday, June 24, 2013 at his residence in Wyckoff following an extended illness. He was 100 years old. Born in Paterson he lived in Fair Lawn before moving to Wyckoff. Dr. Glasser served in the US Army during WWII, was on the staff of Valley Hospital from 1951-1989 as a specialist in Obstetrics/Gynecology, a member of the American Medical Assoc., The American College of Surgeons and American College of Obstetrics/Gynecology. He had a life-time interest in nature; worked as a volunteer for the Hut System for the Appalachian Mountain Club in the White Mts. of New Hampshire; he was an Elderhostel instructor for ten years following retirement. He was on the original Board of Directors of Skylands Association (N.J. Botanical Gardens) in Ringwood, and was a speaker for the Pinelands Commission. Dr. Glasser taught Bible classes at Westside Presbyterian Church and the Hawthorne Gospel Church and gave frequent slide presentations to church groups. Survivors include his wife Evangeline (Bethune) Glasser, three sons: Dr. John W. Glasser, Dr. James Glasser, and David Glasser; a sister Dorothy Shepherd and 5 grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 6th at 10:00 AM at the Hawthorne Gospel Church. In lieu of flowers contributions in Dr. Glasser's memory may be made to the Missionary Fund of Hawthorne Gospel Church, Samaritans Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC, 28607 or to the Christian Medical & Dental Associations, P.O. Box 7500, Bristol, TN 37621-9920