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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000893220-03-000563
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20030407
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial statements and exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20030408

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			GLATFELTER P H CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000041719
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	PAPER MILLS [2621]
		IRS NUMBER:				230628360
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			PA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-03560
		FILM NUMBER:		03642413

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		96 S GEORGE ST
		STREET 2:		STE 500
		CITY:			YORK
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			17401
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7172252709

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 2:		228 S MAIN ST
		CITY:			SPRING GROVE
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			17362
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                UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549



                                    FORM 8-K



        CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
                              EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


                                  APRIL 8, 2003
                                 Date of Report
                        (Date of earliest event reported)



                            P. H. GLATFELTER COMPANY
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)





                                  PENNSYLVANIA
         (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)



                   1-3560                                 23-0628360
          (Commission file number)             (IRS Employer Identification No.)


     96 SOUTH GEORGE STREET, SUITE 500
          YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17401                         (717) 225-4711
  (Address of principal executive offices)       (Registrant's telephone number,
                                                        including area code)




                                       N/A
          (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)



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ITEM 5.  OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

         On April 8, 2003, P.H. Glatfelter Company ("Company") announced the
         hiring of John C. van Roden, Jr. as Chief Financial Officer. A copy of
         the Company's press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and
         incorporated herein by reference.


ITEM 7.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

         (c) Exhibits

         The exhibit listed on the Exhibit Index on page 3 of this Form 8-K is
         filed herewith.









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                                   SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


                                             P. H. Glatfelter Company
                                                 (Registrant)

       Date: April 8, 2003             By:   /s/ C. Matthew Smith
                                             ---------------------------------
                                                 C. Matthew Smith
                                                 Corporate Controller



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                                 EXHIBIT INDEX



Exhibit
Number          Description
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99.1            Press release issued by the Company on April 8, 2003, with
                respect to hiring of John C. van Roden, Jr. as Chief Financial
                Officer, filed herewith.



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                                                                   EXHIBIT 99.1


For Immediate Release                       Contact:   Helen Marsteller
                                                       717-845-1098


     JOHN C. VAN RODEN, JR. APPOINTED AS GLATFELTER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER


York, PA (April 8, 2003) - P.H. Glatfelter Company (NYSE:GLT) today announced
the appointment of John C. van Roden, Jr. to the position of Chief Financial
Officer.

"John brings to Glatfelter over 20 years of experience in strategic and
financial management," said George Glatfelter, President and Chief Executive
Officer. "Moreover, he has a proven track record in financial leadership with
companies in a variety of industries."

Mr. van Roden joins Glatfelter from Conectiv of Wilmington, DE, a $5.7 billion
public utility company, where he was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer. While at Conectiv, Mr. van Roden was responsible for all aspects of
finance as well as corporate strategic planning. He played an integral role in
realigning the company's capital structure and significantly improving operating
results.

Prior to joining Conectiv, van Roden was a principal with Cook & Beiler, and
prior thereto, held increasingly responsible positions at Lukens Inc., a $1.1
billion specialty steel company. He served as Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer at Lukens and had responsibility for all finance functions,
including accounting, SEC reporting, audit, treasury, and investor relations.

Mr. van Roden earned his B.A. degree in economics from Denison University and an
MBA from Drexel University. He has also completed an advanced executive
management program at the Wharton Business School at the University of
Pennsylvania.

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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