Barbara J. (Gaertner) Fitzwilliam

After a courageous battle, Barbara Jane Fitzwilliam, 95, was called home on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Born May 23, 1926, in Pittsburgh, Pa., Barbara was the devoted daughter of Martha (Swigart) and Henry Gaertner, and loving sister of Hank Gaertner. Barbara spent most of her adult life in Mt. Lebanon, Pa., where she worked as an administrative assistant to the township manager and raised her three sons, Jeffrey, John, and Scott. She moved to Florida in 2006 with Scott and his wife, Carolyn. In addition to her sons and daughter-in-law, she is survived by her beloved grandchildren Jeffrey Patrick, Tiffani, and Joshua, and great-grandchildren Jaxon, Aurora, Ariel and Thane.

A lifelong Christian, she was a member of Port Orange Presbyterian Church. Throughout her life she was active in service and faithfully supported numerous charitable organizations. Though missed deeply by her family and friends, Barbara remains a lasting inspiration remembered for her warm smile, generous heart, and inner strength.

Services will be held in Pittsburgh in November. Memorial donations in Barbara’s honor can be made to Port Orange Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 291291, Port Orange, FL 32129, or online at www.popreschurch.com.