With great sadness, the family of Glen Atherton, age 74, of Mercersburg, PA, announces his passing, on July 21, 2022, after a lengthy illness.
Born January 14, 1948 in Mercersburg, PA he was a son of the late Corbett D. and Hazel (Bowers) Atherton.
Glen worked for 35 years at Grove Manufacturing, Shady Grove, PA and later at Whitetail Resort.
Glen enjoyed working alongside his sons, attending auctions, flea markets, and cutting firewood. He had a great sense of humor, and a strong work ethic.
Surviving family include his wife of 58 years, Nellie E. (Faith) Atherton. Two sons, G. Allen Atherton of St. Thomas, PA and Kevin (Melissa) Atherton, of Mercersburg, two granddaughters, Breanna Atherton of Smithsburg, MD, and Makenzie Burgess of Martinsburg, WV, and a great grandson Liam Ewan. Three sisters, Doris Tosten of Hagerstown, MD, Norma Jean (Donald) Clevenger and Vesta Fogelsonger both of Mercersburg, and a number of nieces and nephews. Glen was preceded in death by seven siblings, Carl, Kenneth, Donald, and Charles Atherton, Francis Reeder, Mayetta Hull, and Mildred Yost.
A private graveside service will be held at Welsh Run Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Mercersburg, at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements by Fries Funeral Home, Inc., Mercersburg.