Ronald J. Glass, 90, of Allentown, died Aug. 15, 2025, at Fellowship Community, where he resided for the past three years. He was the husband of Sandra A. (Walters) Glass for 67 years.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late James H. and Frances (Appel) Glass.

He was a 1952 graduate of Allentown High School. He obtained two masters degrees from Kutztown and Lehigh universities and a certificate in vocational education from Temple University.

He served with the U.S. Army attaining the rank of sergeant during the Vietnam era and continued his dedication with the National Guard and Army Band.

Earlier in his career, he taught at Coatesville and Louis E. Dieruff high schools, along with Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School. He taught also at Lehigh Carbon Community College. Later, he became the assistant to the dean of instruction at LCCC. In 1985, he was named dean of academic programs, serving as a member of the foundation board of directors. He retired from LCCC in 1991 as vice president for academic and student affairs. After retirement, he returned to teaching as an adjunct faculty member.

A well-known commercial artist, his work can be found throughout the Lehigh Valley. He volunteered his talents to school districts, churches and community theaters, assisting with set design and painted graphics and logo design. The crest he created for the Allentown Band appears on their uniforms, the logo he designed for the Liberty High School Grenadier Band appears on their bass drums, and designs for numerous small businesses appear on their trucks and signage. He was also a talented and creative silversmith.

He was a dedicated member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Fullerton, where he took on many responsibilities. He served on consistory as deacon and elder, chaired the major renovation committee, was a member of the finance committee and was a featured vocalist.

He served on the board of directors of the Penn Northeast Conference and was its representative to the national executive board. He was a member of the Lehigh County Drug and Alcohol Commission, volunteer for the Boy Scouts of America and was a motivational and inspirational speaker for higher education and art history. For many years, he was a member of the Kutztown Alumni Board, helping shape the direction and growth of his alma mater.

He loved to play the trombone. He played in band from high school through college, in the military, and with area community bands including the Liberty Alumni Band and the Easton Municipal Band well into his 80s.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Kimberly Watson and husband Scott of Coplay and Tracey; and two grandchildren, Abigail and Benjamin Watson.

He was predeceased by three sisters, Dolores Fronheiser, Marilyn Benscoter and Suzann Irish.

There will be a visitation 11 a.m., followed by a celebration of life noon, Sept. 6 in the Zentz Community Center of Fellowship Community, 3000 Fellowship Drive, Whitehall.

Contributions may be made to either Fellowship Community spirit fund, 3000 Fellowship Drive, Whitehall, 18052, or the church, 575 Grape St., Whitehall, 18052.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home Inc., Whitehall.