Geraldine T. Andrzejewski

  • Geraldine T. Andrzejewski

Geraldine T. Andrzejewski

Geraldine T. Andrzejewski, 83, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre. Born November 20, 1938, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Giacomo and Nancy Oliveri Aleo. Gerry attended Wilkes-Barre Area schools and was employed at Penn State Belt & Buckle until retiring.


She loved reading books, doing jigsaw puzzles, and going to play bingo. When it came to Polka Dancing, Gerry and her husband, Joe, were the best. Nobody made a pan of Lasagna like she did.


She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Sunny" Andrzejewski on February 7, 2011, and her sister, Joan Roberts.

Mom will be sadly missed by her 3 daughters, Debbie Silvia and her husband, Gary of Jenkins Township, Colette Carey and her husband, Dan of Wilkes-Barre, and Lori Michaels and her husband, Marty III of Wyoming; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; brother, Vincent Aleo and his wife, Barbara of Wilkes-Barre; sisters, Natalie Aleo of Wilkes-Barre, and Lucille Palko of Warren, MI; and cousin, but more like a sister, Antoinette Galle of Wilkes-Barre.


Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:00am from the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 North Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30am 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 Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the funeral home.

Frances P. Stosek, a lifelong resident of the Buttonwood section of Hanover Township, entered into eternal rest and her heavenly reward on Friday, August 12, 2022, at The Gardens at East Mountain, Plains Township.


Born May 16, 1944, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Buydos Stosek.

A graduate of Hanover Township Memorial High School, Class of 1962, Fran continued her education at Wilkes-Barre Business College which led her to a long career in the business world.

Furthering her education at Luzerne County Community College, she entered the healthcare field as a Medical Transcriptionist Specialist. This led hr to a position at Surgical Specialists of Wyoming Valley. Although she was passionate about pursuing her career, she curtailed her own ambitions to honor her family obligation and became her mother's primary caregiver. That's who she was.

As per Fran's request there will be no viewing. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Richard J. Cirba, Pastor, at 11:00am on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at St. Aloysius Church, 143 Division Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Private interment will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Glen Lyon.

The family extends their appreciation to the staff of The Gardens at East Mountain and the staff of Residential Hospice Care for their compassionate care and support.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.


Irene T. Rajza, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Born November 30, 1931, in Luzrene, she was the daughter of the late Pietro and Florence Morelli Traini.

Irene was a 1949 graduate of G.A.R. High School, Wilkes-Barre. 

She was employed in the area garment industry and various other jobs due to her love of working.

Irene owned and operated Bud's Place in Wilkes-Barre for 18 years and also the Villa Grove Cafe, Wilkes-Barre.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard on June 13, 1980; and son, Stanley in 2019.


Surviving is her daughter, Sandra Tirpak and her husband, Joseph Jr. of Wilkes-Barre; grandchildren, Christopher and Ryan Tirpak, and Derek, Devin, and Samantha Rajza; and great grandchildren, Myles, Lucas, and Mia Tirpak, and Xavier Barber.

Private funeral services and interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township, will be held by the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.

Arthur Searfoss

By Joseph Jendrzejewski • August 1, 2025
Arthur Searfoss, of Buck Township, PA, passed away at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, shortly after greeting his newest great grandchild on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Born October 13, 1930, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Andrew and Mamie Glasson Searfoss. Arthur was a 1948 graduate of Laurel Run High School and was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was employed at Central Slipper Shoe Company, Wilkes-Barre, for 20 years, and worked as a trans filler at Liquid Carbonic, Laurel Run, for 22 years. Arthur was a member of Laurel Run Primitive Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret in 2011; daughter Margaret Dianne Searfoss brothers, James, William, Richard, and Jerry Searfoss; sisters, Elizabeth Kohlis, Bessie Zendzon, and Mamie Dominick. Surviving is his daughters, Donna Marie Olson of Parsons, PA, Carrie Jo Searfoss of Buchanan, GA, and Robin An McGrady of Rockmart, GA, grandchildren, Heather Sibert of Greenville, NC, Brian Sibert of Connecticut, Michael McGrady of Mountain Top, PA, Lindsey Garrity of Shavertown, PA, Jamie Olson of Port Charlotte, FL, Billy Olson of Wyoming, PA, April Olson of Wilkes-Barre, PA, and Brooke Stepanski of Parsons, PA; 7 Great Grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 6th, at 10:00am at the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 North Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Memorial Shrine Cemetery, Carverton. Friends may call Wednesday morning from 9:00am until time of services.

David J. Potorski

By Joseph Jendrzejewski • August 1, 2025
David Joseph Potorski I was born July 29, 1960, in Millstone (Somerset County) New Jersey, to Joseph Francis Potorski and Eleanor Leszczynski (Letinski) Potorski, and was raised as Catholic. On July 30, 2025, David joined his parents and one of his sons in Heaven. David graduated from Steinert High School in N.J. in1978. He was employed by Florence N.J. Road Department, then as a contractor, lastly to his parents as a caregiver. A key Scripture verse that represents David’s life is from 1 Samuel 16:7. “For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” Also in 1 Samuel 13:14, the name David is referred to as, “A man after God’s own heart.” David is remained by his brother Joel John Potorski and wife Diane. And his sister Carol-Ann Marie Potorski, his two sons, David Joseph Potorski II who passed in 2010, and Joseph Daniel Potorski, his granddaughters, Ariana and Zofia Potorski, his nieces and spouses, Rebecca and husband Justin Wright, Noelle Potorski, Melanie M. and husband A.J. Pillette. As David met his Maker, he experienced 2 Peter 3:8: “With the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.” As David entered his Eternal Home, the Lord greeted him with “Welcome my Beloved!” Private funeral services were held by the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre. A Celebration of David's life will be held by family on the West Coast.

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.