Glenn D. Jacoby, 69, of Penn Twp., passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 in StoneRidge Towne Centre, Myerstown. He was the husband of Rose M. (Dougherty) Jacoby. They were married on June 2, 1973 and celebrated forty-eight years of marriage.
Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late John H. and Betty (Henninger) Jacoby. Glenn was a 1969 graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School. He first worked for Nelco Lumber, Hamburg. He owned and operated Glenn Jacoby Construction, and then G and R Homes. Glenn also worked for Carlino Development; and last worked as a building estimator for Berks Homes. He was an active member of Mohrsville Church of the Brethren, where he was a lifetime Deacon and chairman of the board at church. Glenn also built the additions to the church. He was a former member of the Schuylkill Valley school board. Glenn enjoyed farming, NASCAR, Mustangs, and collecting toy tractors.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters: Stacy L. (Jacoby) Weiss, wife of Brandon Weiss, Centre Twp.; and Kelly L. Jacoby, fiance of Matt Miske, Centre Twp.; and two grandsons: David and Logan. Glenn is also survived by two brothers: John M. Jacoby, husband of Linda, Perry Twp.; and Lamar Jacoby, Centre Twp.; one sister: Laurie (Jacoby) Grube, wife of Terry Grube, Coopersburg; and his mother-in-law: Dorothy E. (Wessner) Dougherty, widow of Arthur Dougherty.
Services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 am from Mohrsville Church of the Brethren, 1542 Shoey Road, Mohrsville, PA 19541. Burial will follow in Viewpoint Cemetery, Centre Twp. Viewings will be held on Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street, Leesport and Wednesday 10:00 to 11:00 am at the church. Memorial contributions may be sent to Mohrsville Church of the Brethren at the above address. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Leesport is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.