Frances Holtzman

Frances Holtzman

Frances Holtzman Obituary

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Frances A. Holtzman, of Trucksville, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre.

Born August 3, 1939, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Sweeney Ross.

Frances was born and raised in the Heights Section of Wilkes-Barre and attended G.A.R. Memorial High School.

She was employed in the area shoe industry for a short time and spent the rest of her time as a homemaker.

Frances loved cooking, attending to her flower garden, dancing, and quilting.

She was a member of St. Theresa's Parish, Shavertown.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Joanne Litwak.

Surviving is her husband of 67 years, Frederick Holtzman; daughters, Donna Dymond of Swoyersville, and Linda Billings and her husband, Jon of Mehoopany; son, Mark Holtzman of Trucksville; grandchildren, Sarah White of Lehman, PA, Jamie Billings of Mehoopany, and Stacy Dymond of South Carolina; 3 great grandchildren, sister, Michaelene Lavin and her husband, Francis of Wilkes-Barre; and several nieces and nephews.

Private funeral services will be held by the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

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