Michael William Glasmire, 62, passed away peacefully at his home in Elkton, OR on September 15, 2008 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of William E. Glasmire Jr. and Grace Snavely Glasmire of Lancaster. Michael graduated in 1963 from Manheim Township High School, where he was active in the choir and had leading roles in the Junior and Senior Class Musicals. He was a volunteer fireman with Southern Manheim Township. Michael was employed in hospitals in PA and CA as a respiratory therapist having received his training at the former St Joseph Hospital in Lancaster.

Surviving besides his parents, is his devoted, long time companion, Barbara E. Flynn, a son, Pastor Todd A. Glasmire married to Gail, a daughter, Tami Lynn Glasmire fiancée of Scott Herr, a granddaughter, Abigail Margaret Herr, friend and ex-wife, Arlene Z. Glasmire and beloved pet, Biscuit.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Lancaster Church of the Brethren, 1501 Sunset Ave., Lancaster on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 2:00PM, with the Rev. Jeffrey B. Rill and Rev. Curtis Dubble officiating. Private interment will be held in Lancaster Church of the Brethren Memorial Garden. The family will greet friends from 1:30-2:00PM and after the Memorial Service. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Michael's memory will be appreciated to the Heifer Project International, P.O. Box 1692, Merrifield, VA 22116-1692. To send online condolences, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com