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LEHIGH VALLEY WEATHER

Glenn C. Burns, roofer, bass player, umpire

Glenn C. Burns, 76, of Bethlehem, died February 6, 2020, at his residence. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Charles and Mary (Cacciatore) Burns.He was the husband of Dorothy C. (Shimshy) Burns for 54 years.

He was in the U.S. Navy.

He was a roofer for Kunsman Roofing and Charles Wiggens Roofing for many years before becoming a driver for AD Computers until he took retirement. He was a bass guitar player and played for many bands, including Music Box, Illusions, Listen, Johnny Cass Band, Midnight Special, Steel Creek and ChasBand.

He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.

He ran the football sideline downs markers for Liberty High School football games for over 50 years. He was a slow pitch softball umpire. He won many championships playing fast pitch softball for Carlton Quoit Club, slow pitch softball for Wesley Church and the Bethlehem team in a 55 and over league. He was a life member of the Bethlehem Wanderers, Heights AA, Grover Cleveland Democratic Association and the 540 Club.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Wendy Smith; and three grandchildren, Augustus, Alexander and Arian Smith.

Contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2024 Lehigh St. #100, Allentown, PA 18103.

Arrangements were made by Cantelmi Long Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.