Carol Ann Hynes

  • Carol Ann Hynes

Carol Ann Hynes

Carol Ann Hynes, 74, of Wilkes-Barre Township, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born December 11, 1947, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ethel Gelschleichter Sromovski.


Carol was a 1965 graduate of Wilkes-Barre Township High School. She received her Associates Degree in Nursing from Luzerne County Community College, and her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Wilkes College.

She was employed as a registered nurse at Valley Crest Nursing Home for 20 years.

She was active in her parish, St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre, where she taught kindergarten, CCD, served as a Eucharistic Minister, was very active with the parish bazaar flea market prior to the Covid pandemic. She was also a member of the Alter and Rosary Society, assisted with the food pantry and sandwich making, and served on various committees in the church.


She was preceded in death by her son, Thomas, on July 25, 2018.Surviving is her husband of 53 years, Harry "Bud"; daughters, Michele Novitski, at home, Nicole Puccio and her husband, Christopher of Florida, Gabrielle Hynes, at home; sons, Daniel Hynes and his wife, Karen of Dallas, Dennis Hynes of Wilkes-Barre Township, Jonathan Hynes, at home; grandchildren, Alexis, Bradley, Caleigh, and Donovan Puccio of Florida, and Andrea and Katilyn Hynes of Wilkes-Barre; brothers, Paul Sromovski and his wife, Sharon of Wilkes-Barre Township, Frank Sromovski and his wife, Linda of Wilkes-Barre Township, Donald Sromovski of Bear Creek and Vicki of Texas, Michael Sromovski and his companion, Kim Evans, Joseph Sromovski of Hanover Township, and David Sromovski and his wife, Debra of Florida; sisters, Patricia Gurnari and her husband, Tony of Kingston, and Mary Beth Delaney of Wilkes-Barre Township; numerous nieces and nephews; and finally, her beloved pets, Lucy, Kitty Kitty, Pebbles, Dora, and Gracie.


Funeral services will be held Friday at 9:30am from the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 North Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am at St. Nicholas Church, 226 South Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. Family and friends may call Thursday evening from 4:00 to 8:00pm at the funeral home.

Amanda Lynn Longfoot

By Joseph Jendrzejewski • July 18, 2025
Sunrise July 18, 1990 – Sunset July 16, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Amanda Lynn Longfoot, who left this world unexpectedly at home on July 16, 2025, just two days before her 35th birthday. Born on July 18, 1990, Amanda was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School. She was strong, wild, and carried a fierce will to change—for herself and for those around her. Amanda was never afraid to fight for a better life, even in the face of adversity. Her fire was undeniable, her spirit unbreakable. Amanda was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Marcia Zamber, whose love and memory remained close to her heart always and her grandmother, Debra Longfoot. She is survived by her loving father, Keith Longfoot and his wife Lori Longfoot. She also leaves behind her brother Scott Zamber, her grandparents, Jean and Rick Neely, and Paul Longfoot along with his partner, Melissa Wishneski; step brothers, Kyle and Christopher Rushton. Amanda’s love extended to many—a wide circle of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who became family. Each one carries a piece of her fierce love, her bold energy, and her deep desire for better relationships. Amanda’s legacy is one of strength, struggle, and resilience. She lived life on her terms, and her story is one of both pain and purpose. Her journey touched more lives than she probably ever realized. A celebration of Amanda’s life will be held Sunday July 20th, 2025 from 3-5pm at the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 North Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre. In lieu of flowers, the family is kindly accepting donations to help with funeral and memorial expenses which can be provided directly to the funeral home. Until then, may we honor her memory by loving harder, forgiving more freely, and never giving up on ourselves or each other. Rest easy, Amanda. You were deeply loved. You mattered. And you will never be forgotten.

Stanley B. Szafran

By Joseph Jendrzejewski • July 14, 2025
Stanley B. Szafran of Nanticoke, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at his home. Born May 10, 1970, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of Romaine Malishchak Szafran of Nanticoke, PA. Stanley was a 1988 graduate of Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre, and was employed as a yard jockey at the Adidas Distribution Center, Wilkes-Barre. Stan was a kind-hearted soul and never met anyone he didn't like. He loved music and being outside in the sunshine, so he especially enjoyed cutting the grass with his earbuds in. He enjoyed watching sports, his teams in which he was a die-hard fan were the Florida State Seminoles, Boston Red Sox, New York Giants, and Atlanta Falcons. Stanley was preceded in death by his Maternal Grandparents, Roman and Stella Panek Malishchak. Surviving in addition to his mother, Romaine, is his children, Christian, Lauren, and Alec Szafran, and their mother, Kathleen Szafran; sister, Renee Barrett and her husband, Stephen of Opal, VA; nephew and niece, Mason and Skylar Barrett; and companion, Debra Chesney of Nanticoke, PA. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:00pm at the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 North Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre, Deacon William Behm will be officiating. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 5:00pm until time of services.

Carolanne Jones

By Joseph Jendrzejewski • July 9, 2025
Carolanne Jones of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Allied Services-Meade Street Nursing, Wilkes-Barre. Born June 10, 1941, in Larksville, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen Shebli Wallace. Carolanne was a 1959 graduate of Larksville High School. She worked throughout the valley at various stores including, Vic Mars Restaurant, Marshalls, Hills Department Store, and Wegman's Supermarket. Carolanne was a member of St. Nicholas Parish, Wilkes-Barre. She enjoyed listening to opera music, making ceramics, and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth in 2022 and son, Kenneth in 1963. Surviving is her son, William Jones of Wilkes-Barre; daughter, Carolanne Leco and her husband, Daniel of WIlkes-Barre; and brother, William Wallace and his wife, Helen of Hunlock Creek, PA. Funeral services will be held Friday evening at 7:00pm at the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 North Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call Friday evening from 5:00pm until time of services.