George Stortz

  • George Stortz

George Stortz

George Stortz, 86, of Wilkes-Barre, passed into eternal life on Monday, June 13, 2022. Born October 10, 1935, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late George Stortz Sr. and Antionette Manganello. 



George was a 1953 graduate of G.A.R. High School, Wilkes-Barre, and was employed by United Parcel Service as a mechanic for over 30 years. He was a Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War. George was such a sweet and caring man with a huge heart. He was an amazing grandfather to all his grandchildren who love him dearly. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Theresa, with whom he was married 58 years before her passing. They are reunited in paradise together again.


Surviving is his son, George Stortz and his wife, Maryanne of Wilkes-Barre; daughters, Jean Vukovich and her husband, Michael of Wilkes-Barre, Marguerite Monseur and her husband, Jim of Wilkes-Barre, and Antoinette Della Verde and her husband, Dale of North Carolina; 11 Amazing Grandchildren; and 11 Great Grandchildren.


Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:00am from the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 North Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30am in St. Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception, Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 134 South Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre. Interment of George and Theresa will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call Wednesday morning from 8:00am until the time of services.


George will be missed tremendously by all who loved him. The family wishes to thank Tiffany Court in Kingston and Hospice of the Sacred Heart for all of their compassion and care for George and his family.


Barbara Kruk, of North Fort Meyers, FL, and formerly of Wright Avenue, Kingston, passed away May 20, 2022. Born July 18, 1946, in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Julia Janick Bilski. Barbara was a 1964 graduate of Marymount High School, Wilkes-Barre, and attended Luzerne County Community College. She was employed for many years as the office manager for Dr. Dellahanti in the Wyoming Valley. Barbara enjoyed baking and interior decorating in her free time. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard in 1995.


Surviving is her partner, Don Stroud, North Fort Meyers, FL, and formerly of Kingston; nieces, Jeanette Cregar of Walkersville, MD, and Aileen Smith of Virginia Beach, VA; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 12:00pm at the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 North Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre. Reverend John S. Terry, Pastor of Our Lady of Hope parish, will be officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Maternity Cemetery, West Wyoming. Friends may call Saturday morning from 11:00am until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Cape Coral, FL; or The American Cancer Society.

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.