Charles Glass

Charles “Buz” Glass, 84, of Coshocton passed away on May 8, 2024 at his home. He was born on January 3, 1940 in Jackson, Ohio to the late Charlotte S. (Carter) and Andrew Steppenbacker. In his younger years, Buz enjoyed sports, playing softball, football and ice hockey. After high school, he entered the United States Army and proudly served from 1957 to 1960. He acquired his associates degree and had a successful career at Lester/ITT Industries as a Quality Control Manager where he worked for 37 years until his retirement at 57 years old. In October of 1960, he married his first wife, Carol Ann (Peebles) Glass who passed away in 2004. On October 11, 2014 he married his current wife, Gloria (Vanderhoff) Glass, who survives.  As a charming gentleman, Buz enjoyed taking Carol dancing and loved to do the Jitterbug. Gloria enjoying traveling with Buz. They traveled to the mountains, car shows and were regulars at the Amish Country Theatre, watching comedy. Buz made friends everywhere he went and all the places he lived, including Brunswick, Alliance and Warsaw. He could be described as helpful, driven and encouraging; he worked hard to improve the lives of others. He dedicated time and effort to the members of the Carnation City Baptist Church helping with home and Church improvements.  He was a great storyteller and shared lots of memories with those he loved.  He enjoyed working and his yard was a reflection of his work.   Buz also enjoyed fishing and hunting, dating back to his childhood when his father would take him hunting.

Buz professed his faith and was saved on May 5, 2024 with the help of his brother in Christ, Pastor Ed Tanley surrounded by his loved ones.

Along with his wife, Gloria, Charles is survived by his children, Cassandra (Joe) Holtzmann, Curt Glass, Cooper Glass, Tonja Bowser, Crystal (Tim) McCloy, Kimberly (Don) Fisher, Shelia Reber and Daniel (Diane) Timmerman; daughter-in-law, Lisa Glass; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild; siblings, David (Delores) Steppenbacker and Dan (Linda) Steppenbacker; sisters-in-law, Kathy, Michele and Brenda Steppenbacker.

Along with his parents and first wife, Carol, he is preceded in death by his son, Chuck Glass; siblings, Tommy Glass, Bill (Betty) Glass, Juanita (Chuck) Hargis, Don (Mary) Carter, Ronald, Andrew and George Steppenbacker.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 1pm to 5pm at The Welcome Church of Christ in Millersburg. The Veteran Honor Guard will perform Military Honors at 1:30pm and a time of sharing to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Welcome Church of Christ at 4895 TR 257 Millersburg, Ohio 44654 or Ohio’s Hospice at 716 Commercial Ave SW, New Philadelphia Ohio 44663.