Eleanor Anna Kryger

  • Eleanor Anna Kryger

Eleanor Anna Kryger

Eleanor Anna Kryger, 89, Mountain Top passed away peacefully on Monday, December 13, 2021. Born December 3, 1932 in Larksville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Stelevich Martinez. She was a 1950 graduate of Nanticoke Area High School. Upon graduation, Eleanor enlisted in the US Army and proudly served in the Women’s 


Army Corp during the Korean conflict. She was stationed in both San Francisco and Germany, as she rose to the rank of Sergeant, before being Honorably Discharge in 1953. She often loved to mention that she achieved a higher rank in the Army than her husband, Lou.After her service ended, Eleanor returned home and earned her cosmetology license. She managed the salon at Neisner’s Department Store in Wilkes-Barre until she married in 1962. Eleanor then dedicated her life to her husband, children and grandchildren. She never missed the kids sporting and cultural events, her voice could always be heard cheering them on. After the kids were grown, she’d often be gone hours shopping or in her words I was just off “gallivanting”. Eleanor was an avid reader and a proud member of the Red Hat Society. She loved gardening and spending time with her Granddog’s Calvin & Hobbes. 


In additional to her parents, Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Lucian Kryger in 2014 and her brothers, Joseph, Ramon and Carlos Martinez.Eleanor is survived by her daughters, Luciann Grochowski and her husband John, Forty Fort; Alison and her wife Renee Taylor, Mountain Top; grandchildren, Ryann Grochowski Jones and her husband Coulter, Brooklyn, NY; 


Steven Grochowski, Wilkes-Barre; great-grandchildren, Evelyn and Owen Jones; brothers Valentin Martinez and his wife Rosemary; Paul Martinez and his wife Gloria; sistersin-law, Barbara Kryger, Camille Martinez, Beverly Martinez and Corrine Martinez; several nieces, nephews and cousins.


Although the past few years became physically challenging, Eleanor greeted each day and everyone that came in contact with her, with her beautiful smile. We’re going to miss her beautiful smile and look forward to seeing it again someday. Eleanor’s family would like to thank the staff, nurses and aids of Highland Park Senior Living and Allied Services 


Center City for their exceptional love and care they gave her every day. A Mass of Christian Burial Will be held Saturday at 11:00am at Our Lady Of Hope parish, Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. The Reverend John S. Terry, Pastor, will be Celebrant. Interment with Military Honors will follow in St. Mary’s Maternity Cemetery, West Wyoming. Friends may call Saturday morning at the church from 10:00am until time of Mass.


Arrangements are entrusted to the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top, PA 18707. Theodora (Teddy) Mosciewski, 91, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away following a brief illness on Saturday, December 11, 2021.


Born September 30, 1930, in the Miners Mills section of Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Emily Mosciewski. Teddy was a graduate of Coughlin High School and the former Wilkes-Barre Business College. Teddy was employed at Social Security Data Processing Center as a benefit earnings clerk until her retirement on January 2, 2004. Teddy was a member of SS Peter and Paul Church, Plains.


In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph (Joe Crow) and Ted Mosciewski; sisters, Genevieve Gorski, Janet Brothers, Hermine Mascelli, and Stella Tomchak.


Surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 10:00am in SS Peter & Paul Church, Hudson Road, Plains. The Reverend Jack Lambert, Pastor, will be Celebrant. Private interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.

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.