David W. Glies at age 81, of Fombell, PA, passed away Saturday evening, August 16, 2025. He was in UPMC Passavant Hospital after suffering a heart attack.
He was born in Bellevue, PA, on November 23, 1943. He was the son of the late Elmer H. Glies and Gladys J. Dauer Glies Weyman.
Dave was a Christian who had a profound impact on many people. He was known for his generosity towards family, friends and strangers.
In 1979, Dave was medically disabled as an auto mechanic from BillCo VW of Wexford, PA. He served there 18 years. Prior to that he and his father ran Moose's Garage in Wexford, PA.
Dave was well known for his mechanic ability. As a self-taught chassis engineer for circle dirt track racing, he spent most Saturdays on the phone getting updates of Friday night's events from multiple racers. He loved working on cars, helping them build and driving his Semi-Late #65. In the racing community he was known as Dave "The Hat" Glies. His intellectual contribution to the auto racing sport was extensive through several decades.
He loved his family. He called each of his children every day and sometimes several times a day to make sure they were okay.
Dave loved Christmas. He dressed the part with his white beard and always passed out Candy Canes each Christmas Season.
In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by his step-father, Harold Weyman, his brother, Elmer, his sister, Greer and a granddaughter, Tiffanie.
He is survived by his wife, Linda C. Kline Glies; daughter, Linda (Ike) Eisenbrown of Ellwood City, PA; son, Dale “Buzz" (Darla) Glies of Knoxville, TN; daughter, LeaAyn (Dave) Petti of Wampum, PA; son, Dustyn Glies of Pittsburgh, PA.
Ten grandchildren, Dalton, Abbey (Donnie), Brandon; Michelle (Travis), David (Amy), Dani, Dylan (Brittney), Dora; David (Abby) and Kailyn (Braydon).
Four great-grandchildren, Wyatt; Ben, Emma and Maddox and his faithful beloved dog Tucker.
The family asks in lieu of flowers to send cards with a favorite memory of Dave. They want to share those with his great grandchildren in the future. Please send to the funeral home.
Celebration of Life memorial gathering at a future date.
