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Former Safelite Auto Glass President Dies at 84

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Emmariah Holcomb

Randall Dee Hubbard, former Safelite Auto Glass (Safelite) president passed away recently. He was 84. Hubbard was the youngest of eight children and worked in his family’s icehouse before attending Butler Community College, according to the American Quarter Horse Association. … Continue reading →

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Industry Legend Roy Van Buskirk Passes Away at 89

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Jordan Scott

Longtime glass industry veteran Roy Verne Van Buskirk of Champaign, Ill., passed away on April 21, 2020 at the Windsor of Savoy. He was 89 years old. Van Buskirk was born on June 10, 1930 in Champaign, the son of … Continue reading →

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Classic Glass of Woburn Founder, Bill Brodie Has Died

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Emmariah Holcomb

William (Bill) Brodie, passed away on March 14, 2020. Brodie died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family, according to The Andover Townsman online. Brodie founded Classic Glass of Woburn, which he owned for 46 years. His love of … Continue reading →

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Corning Incorporated Remembers Amory Houghton Jr.

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Emmariah Holcomb

Corning Incorporated (Corning) leaders announced Amory Houghton Jr., died in his home last week – he was 93 years old. Houghton served as Corning’s chairman and CEO from 1964 to 1983. He then went on to serve nine terms in … Continue reading →

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