Obituary

Janice (Franklin) Glotzer, age 94 of Glastonbury, peacefully passed away Friday morning December 11, 2020. She was the best friend and wife for 67 years of William B. Glotzer, who passed away in 2013. Born in Hartford, Jan was the daughter of the late Marcus and Lee (Olshan) Franklin. After attending Mary Burnham School in Massachusetts, she did post graduate work at the Katharine Gibbs School in New York City. A native of Glastonbury, Jan wed her soulmate Bill in 1946. They raised their two daughters in her hometown where she was active in community organizations, including school PTAs, Brownies, Girl Scouts, The Glastonbury Women’s Club and the Glastonbury Democratic Women’s Club. She also worked in Human Resources for more than a decade at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Hartford. Jan and Bill traveled extensively and she especially gravitated to warmth and sunshine, much like her personality. Known for her elegance and impeccable fashion sense, as well as her laughter, unbridled love and affection, Jan enjoyed hosting many holidays and celebrations with her family, and her growing brood of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her love had no boundaries, nor strings attached, and she exuded generosity and support. Her personality sparkled whether she was working the polls on Election Day, chatting with her weekly bagel group or tolerating her weekly exercise classes. Jan is survived by her two daughters and their husbands, Sherry and Jim Harriman of South Glastonbury and Ellen and Joel Stoltz of Tucson, Ariz.; four grandchildren, Marni Lane and her husband Jason, Josh Harriman and his wife Kimberly, Jeremy Stoltz and his wife Alyssa, and Shira Matityahu and her husband Boaz; and 10 great-grandchildren, Tucker and Alexa Lane, Amby Harriman, William, Madison and Jace Stoltz, and Moshe, Benyahim, Simcha and Emunah Matityahu. She also leaves her brother Richard Franklin and his wife Carol of Carlisle, Pa. and sisters-in-law Rachel Glotzer of Norwalk and Arline Glotzer of Roslindale, Mass. Jan was predeceased by her sister Adele Fox and great-granddaughter Colette Lane. A private funeral service and burial will be held graveside at Beth Israel’s Cemetery in Avon on Sunday, December 13, 2020. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. For further information or to sign the guest book for Jan, please visit: weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.

Funeral

Deceased On:

Friday, December 11, 2020

Service Date:

Monday, December 14, 2020

Location:

Graveside
Beth Israel Cemetery

51 Jackson Street
Avon, CT 06001

Contributions:

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Guest Book For

Janice F Glotzer

(Franklin)

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From: Yvonne Loudis

From Liverpool, NY

Posted On: January 10, 2021

Dear Sherry, Jim, Ellen, Joel, Marni, Josh, Jeremy and Shira and all the great-grandchildren:

We were so sorry to hear of Mrs. G's passing. What a beautiful obituary notice. She most certainly was all of those things. I am certain that she has joined Mr. G and their wonderful love story still continues. I so admired Mrs. G and naturally all of you. I know your lives will feel somewhat empty without Mrs. G's exuberant presence, but the memories you have of her will carry through. She never changed from all the those years when I first met the Glotzer family. I have a great deal of love and admiration of her and all of you. Thank you for letting me be a part of your lives and the pleasure of knowing Mr. and Mrs, G for all these years. Our world is a little more lonely without them, but what memories we have. Your parents were the best in all the world. Yvonne & Michael Loudis

From: Nadine Lester

From So. Glastonbury, CT

Posted On: December 15, 2020

So sorry to hear about your mom's passing. She had a wonderful life. My mom would talk about her and your grandmother frequently with much affection. Just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you.
Nadine Lester

From: Coe Bancroft

From Glastonbury, CT

Posted On: December 14, 2020

Sherry, Jim, and family,
So sad to hear that Jan has passed away. She was such a wonderful person! I definitely feel blessed to have known her, and seeing her at the polls was always the highlight of the voting experience for me. I still think of Jan and her smile whenever I am in the old Academy school gym. Please know that I will hold your family in my thoughts and prayers and wish to all of you that your happy memories with Jan will sustain you in this difficult time.
Fondly,
Coe Bancroft

From: Robin and Jay Fox and Family

From Orange, CT

Posted On: December 13, 2020

Dear Ellen and Joel and family,

So sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Janice was such a beautiful person.

Take care.
Robin

From: Rob and Cynthia Cole

From ,

Posted On: December 13, 2020

Sherry, Jim and family,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She will be in our prayers. May all the happy memories you share help to ease your sadness.
Sincerely,
Rob and Cynthia

From: Gail Schwartzkroin

From S. Glastonbury, CT

Posted On: December 13, 2020

Sherry,
I am so sorry to learn of your mother's death. It is always difficult to lose a parent. It is a piece of our own history. Your mother had a wonderful family and I am sure you will have lots of memories of good times together. I hope you will find comfort in those thoughts. Fondly, Gail

From: Gloria Santostefano

From South Kingstown, Ri

Posted On: December 13, 2020

Dear Sherry, Jim and families,
My sincere condolences on the loss of you mom. I met Hera few years ago at. The convalescence home when I visited Francine Lynch. Your mom was very comforting and kind.
You will miss her ,please remember all the happy times you shared. Remember all the love and good she did for all.
God bless her soul and bless and watch over you all.
Sincerely,
Gloria Santostefano (Feisthamel)

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