Joann R Breen

Savannah, NY August 10, 1936 – June 30, 2026 Age 89

Joann R. (Smith) Breen

Joann Breen, 89, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Newark Wayne Hospital. Joann was born in Maryland on August 10, 1936, the daughter of Walter B. and Rena M. (Helmer) Smith. She worked as a bookkeeper for her husband, Tom, and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be sorely missed by many.

She is survived by her children, Thomas E. (Janie) Breen III, Robert L. (Stephanie) Breen, Roxanne (Terry) Burgess, Cheryl Myers, Jill (James) Young, Kathy Breen, and Ryan (Elizabeth) Breen; her brothers, Harold (Sandy) and Rodney (Bobbie) Smith; sisters Pam Tallman, Beverly (Nick) Frantangelo, and Vicki Zell; a sister-in-law, Bonnie Smith; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to her parents, Joann was predeceased by her husband, Tom; her son, Charles Breen; and grandson, Thomas IV; sisters Delores (Mark) Townsend, Charlotte (Dick) Spellman, Sandy (Paul) DeLeo; brother Dale Smith; and brother-in-law, Bud Tallman.

In keeping with Joann’s wishes, there will be no public calling hours or burial. A private celebration of her life will be held for family members at a later date.