Larry Glass 1930-2024

Larry was born Nov. 13, 1930, the son of the late Lillian and Louis Glass.

He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1948.

Larry was a proud Army veteran of the Korean War. Upon his return from the war, he married the love of his life, Dona Spector. They had a daughter, Lori, who was born in 1960.

Larry attended dental school at The Ohio State University and was in private practice in Youngstown for almost five decades.

While at Ohio State, Larry discovered his passion for football officiating and took great pride in being asked to officiate some big games, namely the 1988 Hall of Fame and 1990 Peach Bowls. Larry was active with The Curbstone Coaches for many years and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 1993.

Throughout his life, Larry committed himself to maintaining his physical fitness, including jogging and golfing into his late 80s. He was a true gentleman in every sense and always had a kind or encouraging word for anyone he met. To know Larry was to love him.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dona, and daughter, Lori. Larry will be remembered fondly by his nephews, David and Jeff Mirkin, and their families.

Services will be 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, in the Itts Memorial Chapel, Anshe Emeth Cemetery, on Granada Avenue in Youngstown.

The family would like to thank Levy Gardens Assisted Living, Southern Care Hospice and Comfort Keepers for their compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Larry’s name can be submitted to:

l Ryan Mirkin Scholarship Fund in care of The Youngstown State University Foundation.

l Dr. Larry Glass Memorial Football Scholarship in care of The Youngstown State University Foundation.

l Levy Gardens Assisted Living, Youngstown.

Professional arrangements are being handled by Shriver-Allison-Courtley-Weller-King Funeral Home. Friends and family may view this obituary and share memories and condolences at www.shriverallisoncourtleyfuneral home.com.

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