Ronald J. Glass, 90, of Allentown, died peacefully Aug. 15, 2025 while a guest of Fellowship Community, where he resided for the past three years. He was the beloved 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.

A 1952 graduate of Allentown High School, he obtained two master’s degrees from Kutztown and Lehigh universities and a Certificate in Vocational Education from Temple University.

Earlier in his career, he taught at Coatesville and Louis E. Dieruff high schools along with Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School. He moved on to teach at Lehigh Carbon Community College. Later, he became the assistant to the dean of instruction at LCCC and in 1985 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 his love of 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. His work can still be seen today: 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 Saint John’s UCC 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 their 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 and performed with many groups. 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.

He passed on his love for music to his children and grandchildren, with whom he loved attending concerts.

He honorably served with the United States Army attaining the rank of Sergeant during the Vietnam Era and continued his dedication with the National Guard and Army Band.

His life was marked by devotion to his family, church, service to others and kindness and respect to all with whom he interacted.

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

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

A celebration of his life will be held noon Sept. 6 in the Zentz Community Center of Fellowship Community, 3000 Fellowship Drive, Whitehall, where his family will receive guests 11 a.m. A light luncheon will follow his service.

For those who wish to honor him with a memorial contribution, his family suggests a donation to either Fellowship Community Spirit Fund, 3000 Fellowship Drive, Whitehall, 18052 or Saint John’s UCC Fullerton, 575 Grape St., Whitehall, 18052.

The Gilbert Funeral Home of Whitehall is honored to handle his arrangements.