Jacob R. Glasford

Jacob Ryan Glasford, 28, passed away December 10, 2022, at Liberty Hospital surrounded by family and loved ones.

Jake was born February 24, 1994, in Liberty, MO, the eldest of three children of Dana (Auriemma) and Shannon Glasford. He grew up in Liberty, was a lifelong member of St. James parish, and was a 2012 graduate of Liberty High School. Jake worked at Liberty North High School.

Along with his mom and dad, Jake leaves his brother, Patrick Glasford; sister, Katie Glasford; niece, Fialeigh Glasford; grandparents, Laura and Dan Auriemma, Pamela Moore, and Richard and Linda Glasford; uncles, Marc Auriemma and Kevin Auriemma; as well as other family members and many friends. Jake was greatly loved and will be missed by all. He was giving in life and even giving in death. Jake requested to be an organ donor and will give the gift of life to several others.

The Rosary will be said at 5:00 pm, followed by visitation from 5:30-7 pm, on Thursday, December 15, at St. James Catholic Church, Liberty. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 am Friday, December 16, at St. James Catholic Church.

To support others like Jake with visual impairments, memorials are suggested to the LHON Project Fund at the UMDF, 8085 Saltsburg Road, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15239 (https://www.classy.org/campaign/project-fund-lhon/c131338)

The Rosary will be said at 5:00 pm, followed by visitation from 5:30-7 pm, on Thursday, December 15, at St. James Catholic Church, Liberty. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 am Friday, December 16, at St. James Catholic Church.

To support others like Jake with visual impairments, memorials are suggested to the LHON Project Fund at the UMDF, 8085 Saltsburg Road, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15239 (https://www.classy.org/campaign/project-fund-lhon/c131338)