Sharon Glaser

Brandon-Sharon Glaser, 68, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on March 10, 2026, after fighting a long battle with a rare cancer.

Born November 26, 1957, to Bernice and William Simelunas, Sharon was raised in Glen Rock, NJ. She graduated from Mansfield College in PA with a degree in Home Economics. After marrying Sam Glaser in 1982, they moved to Montclair, NJ, where they spent 26 years and raised their daughter, Shelby.

Deeply creative, ambitious, and possessing endless energy, her attention to detail made her an exceptional business owner, employee, and friend. She held several professional positions and had her own successful gift basket business where she never forgot anyone's birthday-ever. She never missed the chance to celebrate those she loved and cherished the many who did the same for her. As a testament to these connections, she had a collection of cards and correspondence spanning decades.

She formed a close-knit group of lifelong friends through involvement at her temple, who continued to support her after she and her husband moved to Vermont in 2007. Affectionately known as "The Jersey Girls," she was unmistakably one of them-accent and all.

Somewhat tentative at first, it didn't take long to blossom in Vermont. Hired as a Guest Services representative at the Killington ski resort, she was quickly promoted to Guest Services Manager, earning numerous recognitions for dedication and exceptional service. Although she never skied-a surprise to many-she loved her job and threw herself into it wholeheartedly. She thrived on interacting with guests, staff, and management, and seemed to know everything happening on the mountain. Even while quietly battling illness, she showed up each day eager and smiling. "Gotta keep moving," was her daily mantra.

A natural problem solver, she could and did find solutions to any challenge that crossed her path. Even if you hadn't asked, she would enthusiastically declare, "I know what to do"-and usually did. This quality served her well during the off-seasons, when she and Sam operated an antiques store. She transformed a dilapidated little red barn in Middlebury into The Barn Antiques, a delightful surprise to all who stepped inside for 16 years. A favorite stop for many loyal customers, many came by just to see what new displays she created that week-and often just to visit. Starting from almost nothing, she and Sam saw the shop thrive until it was almost more than they could keep up with. Still, Sharon always looked forward to the next day.

She also took great pride in her home. To say that crafting, organizing, and gardening were among her greatest joys would be an understatement. In her Montclair home, a charming sign once read, "Martha Stewart doesn't live here." In her Brandon home, the sign was no longer necessary-everyone knew Martha Stewart couldn't compete with Sharon's creativity.

Sharon will be remembered as an extraordinary person who lived her life with confidence, determination, and an endless to-do list.

She is survived by her husband, Sam, and her daughter, Shelby of Brandon, VT; her mother, Bernice, brother, William, and sister, Donna, of Hobe Sound, FL.

At this time, there are no formal services planned.