Raymond A. Witczak
Dec 2, 2025
Raymond A. Witczak, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 1, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on June 12, 1941, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Raymond was the son of the late Leo and Catherine Drust Witczak.
A dedicated professional, Raymond spent his career with the Heat and Frost Insulators Local #38 in Wilkes-Barre, contributing his skills and expertise with great...
Frances Ann Tomko
Nov 23, 2025
Frances A. Tomko, 86, of Wilkes-Barre, PA, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025. Born to the late Edward and Frances Kaczmarek Rosolowski, she was a woman whose life was rooted in faith, family, and quiet strength.
Frances (Nana) was married to her beloved husband, Frank J. Tomko, who preceded her in death in 2017. Together they...
Marie P. Rogers
Nov 12, 2025
Marie P. Rogers of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center South, Wilkes-Barre.
Born October 31, 1937, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Annastasia Jasiulewicz.
Marie was a 1955 graduate of Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre, and was employed for over 30 years at Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Wilkes-Barre.
She was a member of St. Nicholas-St....
Frank Paul Sromovski Jr.
Nov 12, 2025
Frank P. Sromovski Jr., of Wilkes-Barre Township, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Born December 1, 1952, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Frank and Ethel Gelsleichter Sromovski.
Frank was a 1970 graduate of Wilkes-Barre Township High School.
He was employed for 41 years as a conductor and breakman on the Norfolk/Southern Railroad.
He was preceded in...
Bryannah Mae Reynolds
Oct 15, 2025
Bryannah Mae Reynolds, a radiant soul whose spirit illuminated the lives of all fortunate enough to know her, departed this world on October 15, 2025, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Born on November 30, 2008, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Bryannah exhibited a remarkable zest for life that belied the health challenges she faced. She lived an amazing...
Joseph Paul Pekol
Oct 12, 2025
Joseph Paul Pekol, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Born May 29, 1930, in Wilkes-Barre Township, he was the son of the late Joseph Nicholas and Anne Kuren Pekol.
Joseph was a 1948 graduate of Marymount High School, Wilkes-Barre, and a United States Navy Veteran of the Korean War, serving from 1950 to 1954.
Joe was employed...
Daniel M. Mazur
Oct 8, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Daniel Mazur (Mazurkairtch), 72, of Wilkes-Barre, announces his passing on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, after a yearlong battle with lung cancer.
He was a resident of Wilkes-Barre Township for 49 years and graduated from Wilkes-Barre Township High School in 1971.
Dan worked for The Williams Company (formerly...
Linda M. Abel
Oct 7, 2025
Linda M. Abel, of Hanover Township, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Allied Services Meade Street Hospice, Wilkes-Barre.
Born April 23, 1953, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late William and Jean Gallagher Abel.
Linda was a 1971 graduate of G.A.R. Memorial High School, Wilkes-Barre.
She was employed for many years...
John A. Rinko
Oct 3, 2025
John A. Rinko, of King George, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025 at the age of 89. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, he was the son of the late John and Anna Danello Rinko.
John was a graduate of Coughlin High School. He then enlisted in the Navy, and served on the USS Harold J. Ellison. He graduated from Wilkes College in...
Joseph J. Jendrzejewski
Sep 18, 2025
Joseph J. Jendrzejewski of Nanticoke, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September18, 2025.
Born February 13, 1944, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Ernest T. and Clara Sikora Jendrzejewski.
Joe was a 1961 graduate of Marymount High School. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War serving...
Marilyn Hopkins
Sep 18, 2025
Marilyn Hopkins, Clarks Summit, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025.
Born in Philadelphia on April 20, 1941, she was the beloved daughter of the late John J. Hopkins, Sr. and Helen Good Hopkins.
Marilyn was raised in Edwardsville, PA.
Although an early childhood accident created lifelong illness and struggles, she graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1961.
She lived for a time in...
Jean M. Kostak
Sep 12, 2025
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend, Jean slipped away Friday September 12th at home in Mountain Lakes, NJ surrounded by loved ones.
Jean is preceded in death by her parents Thomas & Regina Motovidlak, brother Raymond Motovidlak (Joan), sisters Evelyn Kornova (Francis) & Donna Sharpe.
Jean is survived by her husband Leonard Kostak, Sister Gail Missal (Donald), Brothers Thomas &...
Ernest T. Jendrzejewski
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...
Margaret Marie Grencavage
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...
Bernard Francis Kubinetz
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...
Joseph Daniel Dougalas
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...
Joseph Alan Wasnalas
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.
David J. Potorski
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...
Arthur Searfoss
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...
Amanda Lynn Longfoot
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...
