Sep 9, 2025

Ernest T. Jendrzejewski, known affectionately as Ernie, passed away on September 9, 2025, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 22, 1947, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, he dedicated his life to serving his community as the third-generation operator of the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home in Wilkes-Barre, a testament to his family's enduring commitment to compassionate care.

Ernie graduated...

Sep 1, 2025

Margaret M. Grencavage, of Wilkes-Barre Township, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at Lakewood Nursing, Nanticoke.

Born June 14, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Catherine McNamara Conway.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph on January 11, 2016

Surviving is her sons, Mark, Joseph, Wayne, Barry, and Brian; 4 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces...

Aug 26, 2025

Bernard F. Kubinetz, aka, “Buster”, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at his home in Luzerne.

Born March 27, 1965, in Luzerne, he was the son of the late Bernard B. Kubinetz and Patricia A. Murray Kubinetz.

He attended school at St. John’s, Luzerne, and Wyoming Valley West High School.

Buster formerly worked for Bridon American Corporation for many years. Before...

Aug 13, 2025

Joseph Dougalas, 75, of Wilkes-Barre, PA, passed away on August 13, 2025, at his home.

Joseph lived a life marked by service, dedication, and love for family and country.

Born August 21, 1949, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Daniel and Irene Norakus Dougalas.

He was a 1967 graduate of G.A.R. Memorial High School, Wilkes-Barre.

Joe proudly served in the United...

Aug 2, 2025

Joseph Alan Wasnalas of Wilkes-Barre Township, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 2, 2025.

Born April 8, 1986, he was the son of Diane Gulczynski Wasnalas and the late Stanley Alan Wasnalas.

Joe graduated from G.A.R. Memorial High School, Wilkes-Barre, and attended Luzerne County Community College.

Jul 30, 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...

Jul 27, 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...

Jul 16, 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...

Jul 10, 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...

Jul 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...

Jun 3, 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....

Jun 3, 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...

May 16, 2025

Frederick Norman Shaffer, of Buck Township, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, at his home, under the care of Residential Hospice.

Born January 21, 1937, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Clarence and Arline Dutter Shaffer.

Fred attended Mount Pocono High School.

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May 16, 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...

May 9, 2025

Kathleen D. Yanchunas passed away swinging like a prizefighter in the early hours of Friday morning, May 9, 2025, after a one-two punch of complications following emergency surgery on Monday.

Born to Joseph and Helen Dorko of McCarragher Street in Wilkes-Barre, Pa, July 5 1943.

Kathy graduated from Marymount...

May 5, 2025

Lida Jean Gabriel, of Hanover Township, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at Allied Services Hospice, Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre. Born December 18, 1940, in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Jessie Williams Hughes. Lida Jean was a 1958 graduate of Westmoreland Senior High School, Trucksville. She was most recently employed as a front office supervisor...

Apr 19, 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...

Apr 13, 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....

Apr 7, 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.

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Apr 3, 2025

Irene Mikula, 87 of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the youngest child of the late Stanley and Stephanie (Jamiolkowski) Pyzia.

Preceding Irene in death besides her parents were brothers, Stanley and Leonard Pyzia; sisters, Theresa Ratchford and Dorothy Wincek; a daughter,...