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CANFIELD -- On Thursday, July 11, 2024, Glenn J. Stack, 87, departed this life at his home in Canfield surrounded by the love of his family.
Glenn was born June 18, 1937, to Hazel Davis Stack and Steven Stack.
Glenn was a 1955 graduate of Canfield High School. After graduation, he proudly served in the U.S. Air Force assigned to a NATO Unit in Metz, France.
After his military term, Glenn began working at American Fireclay Company. His first position was in the quality control lab. Ultimately, after several promotions, he became plant manager. Part of the facility was sold several times, but Glenn remained plant manager for each new owner. He retired after 47 years, at that time employed by Rio Tinto Talc Division.
Glenn was a founding member of St. Michael Church in Canfield, a member of the Struthers Knights of Columbus 4224, their Fourth Degree, and several professional organizations.
Glenn is survived by his wife of 62 years, attorney Dene Sferra Stack; four children, Christine (Michael) `Clayton, G. Kevin (Susan) Stack, attorney Stephanie (Marco) Stack-Simone and Shara (Phil) Simone; five grandchildren, Amanda (Andrew) DiPaolo, Eric (Alexis Rafoth) Clayton, Christopher Joos, Colin (Dr. Liz Mance, fiancee) and Alec Simone (Lanna Holden, fiancé); and four great-grandchildren. He also leaves one sister, Shirley Tanner; sisters-in-law, Maryann Stack, Barbara Stack, Sharyn Common and Beatrice Stack, and Bonny (Mike) Tarantino; brothers-in-law, Anthony (Karen) Sferra and John (Jamie) Sferra; and many nieces, nephews and their families.
Beside his parents, Glenn was preceded in death by his siblings, Charles, Herman, Donald and Howard Stack, Louella Byler, Pearl Elizabeth "Betty" McGuire and Delores Poyser; and his in-laws, Anthony and Rose Conti Sferra.
Private services were held Friday, July 19, 2024, at St. Michael Church.
Special thanks to Patriot Homecare, Patriot Hospice, Dr. William Bartels, Dr. Parkash Roy and everyone who has assisted in Glenn's care.
Contributions in Glenn's memory may be made to The Rich Center for Autism, One University Plaza Youngstown, OH 44555, or The Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, OH 44501.
Professional arrangements were handled by Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel.
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