Barbara Ann Glennon Smith

  • Barbara Ann Glennon Smith

Barbara Ann Glennon Smith

Barbara Ann Glennon Smith, 61 of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, July 27, 2022, surrounded by her loving family as she entered into eternal life after a yearlong battle with cancer.Barb was born on Nov. 28, 1960, to the late Leonard and Gertrude Drogalis Glennon.


She graduated from Meyers High School in 1979 then went onto earn her certificate at Empire Beauty School. Barbie was an employee of Philadelphia Subs for the last 32 years.She was married to the late Michael J. Smith on Sept. 10, 1983, for 29 years before his passing in 2012.


Barb has spent the last eight years enjoying life with her companion, Donald Shovlin Jr. Barbara is survived by her three dedicated children who cared for her lovingly over the past year, son, Michael B. Smith and his wife, Carissa; daughter, Kaylie and her husband, Sgt. Kevin O'Brien; and son, Patrick Smith and his wife, Kristi. She is also survived by her beautiful grandchildren, Maddy, Miley and Hunter Smith; and Sophia and Conor O'Brien.Barbara was the sister to the late Michael Glennon.


She is survived by her sister, Mary Savitski and her husband, John - Mary selflessly was by her side throughout this process and her breakfast buddy after treatments; Kathy Galardi and her husband, Joseph (Booker); Maureen Rushkowski and her husband, John; her brother, Seamus; sister, Colleen Lear and her husband, Mark; Michelle Schutte and her husband, Ron; Kelly Glennon and her companion, Jeremy Bahara; brother-in-law, Todd Smith and his wife, Rosemary; sister-in-law, Sandy Jackson and her husband, Ted; Holly and Lillian Jones; as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.


Barb enjoyed taking long walks, fishing and gardening with Don. They loved to dance in the living room to their song "Your Party" by Ween. She was the best and most loving mother, mother-in-law, "Grammy," "Mum Mum," sister and friend anyone could have.Barbara was born into a large family; she was the sixth child out of nine. As an infant, Barbara became very ill but she beat the odds and pulled through. Her parents lovingly nicknamed her "our fighter." Her last fight was a valiant one. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday from Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 N.e Meade St., Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St. Leo's Church, 33 Manhattan St., Ashley. The Rev. Vincent Dang, pastor, will be celebrant. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Polish National Catholic Cemetery, Wilkes-Barre Twp. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Joseph E. Brazinski

By Joseph Jendrzejewski • April 21, 2025
Joseph Edmund Brazinski, 73, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away April 19, 2025, at Third Avenue Health Care, Kingston. Born March 24, 1952, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Edmund and Josephine Starek Brazinski. Joseph was 1970 graduate of Marymount High School, Wilkes-Barre. Prior to retirement in 2011, he was employed by the Department of Environmental Protection on abandoned mine reclamation projects. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Theresa Cywinski in 2017. Surviving is his daughter, Miranda Brazinski; and nephews, Ryan and Scott Cywinski. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family by the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.

Frederick Holtzman

By Joseph Jendrzejewski • April 14, 2025
Fred Holtzman, 86 of Trucksville, PA, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, at his home under the care of Allied Services Hospice. Born November 4, 1938, in Trucksville, he was the son of the late Jacob and Helen Czapla Holtzman. Fred was a 1956 graduate of Westmoreland High School. He was employed as a sheet metal worker with the Local #44 for over 50 years. Fred enjoyed attending car shows and working in his yard. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Frances Holtzman on March 26, 2025; brothers, Ernest Holtzman and Arthur Holtzman; and sisters, Arline Climach, Ruth Murphy, Lucy Gougas, Lotty Hitchcock, and Betty Harbaugh. Surviving is his daughters, Donna Dymond of Swoyersville, and Linda Billings and her husband, Jon of Mehoopany; son, Mark Holtzman of Trucksville; grandchildren, Sarah Billings of Lehman, PA, Jamie Billings of Mehoopany, and Stacy Dymond of South Carolina; 3 great grandchildren; his sister, Naome Brunges of Palm Bay, FL; sister-in-law, Michaelene Lavin and her husband, Francis of Wilkes-Barre; and many nieces and nephews. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family by the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.

Rosemary D. Wisnewski

By Joseph Jendrzejewski • April 9, 2025
Rosemary D. Wisnewski, of Swoyersville, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Born December 17, 1937, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Mary Raub Graboske. Rosemary was a 1955 graduate of Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre. She will be remembered for her dedication and service as a Counselor at the Domestic Violence Service Center for over 40 years. A devoted Catholic, Rosemary was a member of Holy Family Parish, Luzerne. She enjoyed watching football and was an avid Philadelphia Eagle's fan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick on May 3, 2010, and her sister, Arlene Lyons. Surviving sis her daughters, Laura Luise of Kingston, Patricia Sprague and her husband, George of Shavertown, and Paula Wisnewski of Swoyersville; grandchildren, George Sprague Jr., Trisha Sprague, and Vincent Luise; and great grandchildren, Vincent Luise Jr., Cole and Sage Vernon. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 14th, at 11:00am at the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 North Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre. Private interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Dallas. Friends may call Monday morning from 10:00am until the time of services. Rosemary's family would like to thank Dr. Patrick Kilduff and the nurse and staff at The Meadows for their care and compassion.