Glen Lasby

Obituary of Glen LasbyGlen Lasby of Ocala, Florida passed away May 16th, 2011. He was born in Ithaca, New York in 1929, the son of James Lasby and Bernice Lunn, and lived most of his life in Dryden, Etna and Berkshire, New York. He served in the Marine Corps from 1948 to 1952 as part of the Head Quarters Battalion Infantry, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine, 1st Marine Division during the Korean War. He received the Presidential Unit Citation, Korean War Service Medal with 3 battle stars, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and the United Nations Ribbon. In September of 1950 Glen was a participant in the assault and seizure of Inchon. In December of 1950 he marched with the Marines on the Wonsan-Hungnam-Chosin Campaign in North Korea, and in 1951 he was honored among soldiers that battled enemy forces in South and Central Korea. After leaving the battle zone he did a short stint as a recruiter in Syracuse, New York before leaving the Marine Corps officially. He joined his fellow soldiers as a member of the American legion for 45 years, mostly in the Groton, N.Y. chapter. Glen returned to civilian life in Cortland, New York with his marriage to Marilyn Seltzer, and worked in Groton with Smith Corona Marchant, eventually moving to the Cortland plant. He started as a foreman in 1958 and retired as a supervisor in 1983. Glen built 2 of his own homes in Dryden and Berkshire, N.Y. In addition to carpentry and a family knack for house painting, Glen painted landscapes and other oil paintings which many of his friends and family have hanging on their walls. Throughout his life, Glen was an avid outdoorsman and hunter, and he enjoyed bowling, softball, shooting pool, gardening, going to the track with his brother, and traveling. He was a handy neighbor, and was always happy to help out. In 2007 he moved to Wildwood, Florida to be cared for by family while he suffered from Alzheimer's. He fought a heroic fight to keep hold of memories of New York and his wonderful life. We as his family did all we could and thank all those who lent a hand and provided words of encouragement to Glen and his family. He is survived by his brother, William (Bill) Lasby in Ithaca, NY, and his sister Francis Manning in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. He was predeceased by his sisters Phyllis Longo of Ithaca and Dorothy Lasby of Ithaca. He is also survived by his children; Glenda Chiara of Cortland N.Y.; Debra Lasby of Wildwood, Florida; Gary Lasby of Ocala, Florida; and Robin Navarro of Summerfield, Florida. Glen also has 6 grandchildren: Glenda's two sons Jeffrey and Christopher, and Robin's children, Jessica, David, Christina, and Sophie. A family get together is planned for early June in Ocala to remember Glen. If you would like more information, or just want to send a message, call Gary Lasby at (352) 687-0031.

Glen Lasby

December 31, 1969 - May 16, 2011