John E. Glaser

GLASER
JOHN E. GLASER passed away on October 19, 2013, at the age of 73, after a long illness. John was born September 16, 1940 in the Logan section of Phila-delphia PA. He is the son of the late Otto J. Glaser and Frances (Hill) Glaser. John was the owner of Stutz Candy Company in Hatboro PA and 4th genera-tion candy maker with locations in Jenkintown, Philadelphia, Warrington and Long Beach Island, NJ. His nephew Richard Knappik will carry on the family tradition at Stutz.
John lived in Philadelphia for 43 years and attended Holy Child School in Logan. He graduated from LaSalle College High School in 1958 and LaSalle University in 1962. Both the High School and College were on the same site in Olney.
John loved the candy business and was very successful. He was the President of the Pennsylvania Confectionary Association. He was often call-ed upon for his expertise and knowledge. John was highly regarded in the candy business and was well respected. He always made time for others in the candy business.
He enjoyed all Philadelphia sports and attended many sporting events and games over the last 60 years. He was especially fond of LaSalle College High School and LaSalle University. John was very generous to their programs and a top contributor.
John loved life and will be missed by many. He is survived by his wife, Louann Lemek Glaser and his three stepsons, Jason (Andrea) Lemek and their son Jason, Jr., Michael (Heather) Lemek and Ryan Lemek. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary (the late Joseph) Barchman and Eleanor (Robert) Graham; 8 nieces and nephews, 23 grandnieces and grandnephews and 9 great-nieces and great-nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday eve 7 to 9 P.M. in the Chapel of the Brothers Residence at LaSalle College High School, 8605 Cheltenham Ave., Wyndmoor PA 19038 and again on Saturday morning beginning at 9 A.M. in Marian Chapel in LaSalle College High School. Funeral Mass to follow at 10 A.M. Int. Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.