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.

Michael J. Castrignano

By Joseph Jendrzejewski • June 8, 2025
Michael J. Castrignano, 90, of Berlin, MD, was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at home under the care of Coastal Hospice at the Lake. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Dominick Castrignano and Marie (Lauzano) Castrignano. He graduated from St. Mary's High School, Wilkes-Barre. Michael's working history was diversified in multiple phases of the garment industry. His introduction was in garment manufacturing. He later managed the corporation, Basic Sportswear, controlling ordering, shipping, and distribution to national department stores. He was also owner and operator of retail sales outlets. He was an avid music lover and enjoyed his younger years playing saxophone with his band, "Casty and his Rythmaires". He spent the remainder of his retirement in Ocean City, MD. Michael was a member of Holy Savior Church in Ocean City, MD. He loved spending time with family and friends along with time at the beach. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ann (Purcell) Castrignano, who passed away in 1981. Michael was blessed and was remarried to Rita (Koval) Castrignano for 32 years, preceding him in death in 2019, and also preceded by a stepson, Thomas Koval; a brother, Frank Castrignano; and stepgrandson, CJ Evans. Surviving is his two sons, Michael Castrignano Jr. of Ocean City, MD, and Dominic Castrignano and his wife, Gloria of New Port Richey, FL; He was a loving stepfather to Stepdaughter, Julieanne Evans and her husband, Chris of Plains Township. He was a loving grandfather of Michael Castrignano, Giovanna Castrignano, and Dominic Castrignano and four great grandchildren; Step grandchildren, Angela Petix, and Thomas and Tyler Koval; and brother, Dr. Dominic E. Castrignano. Funeral services will be held Friday at 9:30am from the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 North Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St. Nicholas St. Mary's Parish Church, 226 South Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre. The Reverend Joseph Verespy, Pastor, will be Celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. Family and friends may call Thursday evening from 5:00 to 8:00pm at the funeral home.

Ronald J. Royek

By Joseph Jendrzejewski • June 4, 2025
Ronald Royek of Wilkes-Barre Township, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Born November 24, 1938, Ron "The Barber" was the son of the late John and Mary Bartlomowicz Royek. He was the devoted husband of Patricia Conwell Royek. The couple would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this October. Ron graduated from Wilkes-Barre Township High School in 1956 and the barber school in Wilkes-Barre in 1966. From December 1961 to November 1967, he served in the United States Army and United States Army Reserves. He owned and operated his barber shop on Scott Street in the East End Section of Wilkes-Barre for 45 years. Ron was a life-long member of St. Mary's Church of the Maternity, now Our Lady of Hope Parish, and was active for many years as a Eucharistic Minister. He participated in various church functions such as the Liturgical Committee, the Holy Name Society, and Chairman of the Bazaar. In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his son, Christian, and his brother-in-law, Ronald Rydzfski. He is survived by his wife, Pat; sisters, Eloise Rydzfski and Sharon Flynn; brothers-in-law, Robert Flynn and Robert Conwell; nephews, Ronald Rydzfski, Rodney Rydzfski, and Sean Flynn; and special family friend, Seri Mountz. The funeral will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:00am from the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 North Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30am at Our Lady of Hope Parish, 40 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. The Reverend John S. Terry, Pastor, will be Celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Maternity Cemetery, West Wyoming. Friends may call Friday from 4:00 to 7:00pm at the funeral home. Ron's family would like to thank the entire staff at the PCU and ICU units of Geisinger Wyoming Valley for the outstanding care he received.

Florence C. Williams

By Joseph Jendrzejewski • May 20, 2025
Florence C. Williams, formerly of Seminary Road, Hanover Township, and Highland Manor, Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, May 16, 2025. Born in Wilkes-Barre to the late John and Bertha Deptula Waltos, Florence was raised in the Mayflower section and graduated from Marymount High School in 1946. She went on to work as Legal Administrative Assistant to Judge Paul Sielecki, Judge Edward Lopato, and Judge Patrick Toole, with whom she worked for over 30 years until her retirement in 2001. After her retirement, she became an active volunteer at many organizations such as the Mercy Hospital Gift Shop, The Fine Arts Fiesta, The Wyoming Valley Duck Derby, and she was an usher at the Kirby Center. She received many honors, and pins, for her commitment in her years of service. Florence loved to keep active and exercise. For many years she enjoyed the pool at the YMCA, and water aerobics at John Heinz. She and her husband, Lenny, were also avid Polka Dancers and made cherished memories at local Polka events with friends, and the Annual Polka Weekend in Wildwood, NJ. They also loved to travel and went on many exciting trips through Europe, Poland, Canada, Alaska and Hawaii, to name a few. Florence made friends wherever she went and maintained those friendships for many years. Known for her warm, loving, generous and kind spirit, she brought joy to all who knew her. Her deep Catholic faith was the cornerstone of her life. A lifelong member of our Our Lady of Hope (formerly St. Mary’s of the Maternity Church), in Wilkes-Barre. She was a Eucharistic Minister, and brought the Holy Eucharist to the sick in hospitals and nursing homes. She also enjoyed volunteering at the church fundraising dinners, past bazaars, and was part of the pierogi making team, and the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary Society. Holidays were very special to Florence. Spending time together with family meant everything to her. She was the heart of our family, our holidays, and we will treasure all of our special memories of her. She was a wonderful baker and cook, and her special dishes like her potato salad, apple, blueberry and rhubarb pies, family recipe filled cookies, Thanksgiving stuffing, and other treats, were a cherished part of family gatherings. We all loved her so much, and her favorite saying will forever echo in our hearts: ”I love you more.” In addition to her parents, John and Bertha Waltos, Florence was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Leonard Williams (1993); and her brother, John Waltos (2018). Left to cherish Florence’s memory are her sisters, Regina Buczynski, Wilkes-Barre, and Mary Ann Dougherty, Laflin; nephews, Joseph Buczynski and wife, Marlene, Maryland, and Jim Dougherty, Florida; niece, Kathy Dougherty, Florida; and grand-nephew, Christopher Buczynski, Maryland; along with several cousins, and many dear friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Our Lady of Hope Church, 40 Park Ave, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, with Reverend John S. Terry, Pastor, officiating. All are invited to attend. Family and Friends may call prior to the mass from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church. Entombment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery Mausoleum, Hanover Township.