Cheryl Ann Rubino Howell (Bergey)

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Cheryl Ann Rubino Howell (Bergey), 64, of Bear Creek Village, passed away at home on March 19, 2025. Her husband, William H. Howell, was by her side for more than 25 years and stayed there until the very end. Cheryl was born on June 21, 1960 in the Landsdale area but spent most of her life in Monroe County and attended Stroudsburg High School.

   In addition to her husband Bill, Cheryl is survived by her daughter Holly Thomas and her husband Ed of Lakeland, Florida, her son James Rubino Sr. and his wife Monica of Middlebury, IN; her stepson Matt Howell and his wife Kris of East Stroudsburg, PA, her mother, her brother Charles Bergey and his wife Brenda of Mt. Bethel, PA, two brothers and one sister; six grandchildren, Echo and Xandra Thomas of Lakeland, Florida, James Jr. Rubino of Moscow Mills, MO, Matthew, Micheal and Grayson Rubino all of Middlebury, IN, two step grandchildren Matt Jr. and Kaitlyn Howell of East Stroudsburg, PA, one great granddaughter Aribella and her loving Aunt Charlotte "Sis" Raines and her husband Tom of Souderton PA and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

   She was preceded in death by her first husband Donald S. Rubino, her grandmom Miriam, who she loved with all her heart and loved her the same, her father, and her favorite cousin and fellow Steelers fan Elizabeth (Beth) M. Raines. Cheryl lived life by her own rules 5ft tall with balls of steel. She liked to have fun and always loved a good party. She had a hard life but did the best she could. Cheryl was a loving wife, a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother, and a friend to many. She will be greatly missed.

   There will be a private ceremony and spreading of her ashes on June 21, 2025.

Joseph E. Brazinski

By Joseph Jendrzejewski • April 21, 2025
Joseph Edmund Brazinski, 73, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away April 19, 2025, at Third Avenue Health Care, Kingston. Born March 24, 1952, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Edmund and Josephine Starek Brazinski. Joseph was 1970 graduate of Marymount High School, Wilkes-Barre. Prior to retirement in 2011, he was employed by the Department of Environmental Protection on abandoned mine reclamation projects. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Theresa Cywinski in 2017. Surviving is his daughter, Miranda Brazinski; and nephews, Ryan and Scott Cywinski. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family by the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.

Frederick Holtzman

By Joseph Jendrzejewski • April 14, 2025
Fred Holtzman, 86 of Trucksville, PA, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, at his home under the care of Allied Services Hospice. Born November 4, 1938, in Trucksville, he was the son of the late Jacob and Helen Czapla Holtzman. Fred was a 1956 graduate of Westmoreland High School. He was employed as a sheet metal worker with the Local #44 for over 50 years. Fred enjoyed attending car shows and working in his yard. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Frances Holtzman on March 26, 2025; brothers, Ernest Holtzman and Arthur Holtzman; and sisters, Arline Climach, Ruth Murphy, Lucy Gougas, Lotty Hitchcock, and Betty Harbaugh. Surviving is his daughters, Donna Dymond of Swoyersville, and Linda Billings and her husband, Jon of Mehoopany; son, Mark Holtzman of Trucksville; grandchildren, Sarah Billings of Lehman, PA, Jamie Billings of Mehoopany, and Stacy Dymond of South Carolina; 3 great grandchildren; his sister, Naome Brunges of Palm Bay, FL; sister-in-law, Michaelene Lavin and her husband, Francis of Wilkes-Barre; and many nieces and nephews. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family by the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.

Rosemary D. Wisnewski

By Joseph Jendrzejewski • April 9, 2025
Rosemary D. Wisnewski, of Swoyersville, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at The Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Born December 17, 1937, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Mary Raub Graboske. Rosemary was a 1955 graduate of Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre. She will be remembered for her dedication and service as a Counselor at the Domestic Violence Service Center for over 40 years. A devoted Catholic, Rosemary was a member of Holy Family Parish, Luzerne. She enjoyed watching football and was an avid Philadelphia Eagle's fan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick on May 3, 2010, and her sister, Arlene Lyons. Surviving sis her daughters, Laura Luise of Kingston, Patricia Sprague and her husband, George of Shavertown, and Paula Wisnewski of Swoyersville; grandchildren, George Sprague Jr., Trisha Sprague, and Vincent Luise; and great grandchildren, Vincent Luise Jr., Cole and Sage Vernon. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 14th, at 11:00am at the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 North Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre. Private interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Dallas. Friends may call Monday morning from 10:00am until the time of services. Rosemary's family would like to thank Dr. Patrick Kilduff and the nurse and staff at The Meadows for their care and compassion.