EXHIBIT 99.1

            Glatfelter Announces the Retirement of Robert P. Newcomer

York, PA (January 15, 2003) - Glatfelter has announced the retirement of Robert
Newcomer, President and Chief Operating Officer, effective June 30, 2003.

Mr. Newcomer began his career at Glatfelter in 1972 and throughout his tenure,
held increasingly responsible positions, including Controllership positions and
Executive Vice President and CFO. His responsibilities have spanned the
financial functions and all operational aspects of the Company.

Commenting on the retirement, Mr. George Glatfelter II, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, said, "We wish Bob well in his retirement and thank him for
his many years of dedicated service to our Company."

He continued, "In addition to being a trusted business advisor to me, Bob has
been instrumental in the growth of the Company through his leadership in the
acquisition of Schoeller and Hoesch in 1998, our first international business
venture. His leadership was also evident on the IMPACT project, which
implemented a new technology system for the business using SAP software and led
to the development of more efficient business processes throughout the Company."
Mr. Newcomer also serves on the board of directors for Burnham Corporation, York
Hospital, York Health Foundation and Crispus Attucks.

Prior to retirement, Mr. Newcomer will also continue to serve as interim CFO
until a new CFO has been selected and effectively transitioned into the Company.
In this role, he will continue to provide financial leadership, and will assist
in the CFO search process.

George H. Glatfelter II, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will also assume
the role of President upon Mr. Newcomer's retirement.

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Glatfelter also announced today that Dante C. Parrini, Vice President - Sales
and Marketing, has been promoted to the newly created position of Senior Vice
President and General Manager. He will report to Mr. Glatfelter. Mr. Parrini,
who joined the Company in 1998, will oversee Glatfelter's global sales and
marketing, new product development, operations and supply chain functions.

Mr. Parrini earned a B.S. in marketing from Gannon University and M.B.A. from
the University of New Hampshire.

Headquartered in York, Pennsylvania, Glatfelter is a global manufacturer of
specialty papers and engineered products. U.S. operations include facilities in
Spring Grove, PA and Neenah, WI. International operations include facilities in
Germany, France and the Philippines.

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