Patricia Cordisco (nee Bobeck)

  • Patricia Cordisco (nee Bobeck)

Patricia Cordisco (nee Bobeck)

Patricia Cordisco (nee Bobeck) passed away peacefully on October 14, 2023. She was a beloved wife, mother, Babci, Cioci, and sister. Pat was born To Hedwig and Walter Bobeck on January 12, 1940. She was raised in Edwardsville, PA and graduated from Edwardsville High School. She married Larry Cordisco and raised her two daughters, Kim and Leanne, in Wilkes-Barre.


Pat was very detail-oriented and a talented seamstress. When Kim got engaged, Pat and Kim spent months sewing every stitch, bead, and sequin of the wedding gown. Pat turned her love for sewing into her own tailoring business that she operated for decades. Her sense of humor was evident to her clients when she tickled their feet while adjusting their pant lengths. Pat taught her granddaughter, Renee, how to sew.


Pat, never Patty, loved travel, cooking, cards, and reading. With the profits from her business she travelled widely across the US with her family and friends, always finding an occasion to enjoy some seafood along the way.  Seafood, especially crabs, were favorites of hers; and her recipe book was jammed with dozens of crab recipes. Pat's version of she crab soup was always a special treat. Back in the 70's, Pat got her first propane grill using S&H green stamps and never looked back. Her rotisserie chicken was legendary, and was often enjoyed with a margherita. Savannah, Georgia was one of her special places. She also cherished time in New England with her brother Walt's family, and spending time on the beach with her grandchildren searching for sea glass.


Pat was a life-long reader with a near photographic memory. Her favorites were historical fiction, but there weren't many genres she didn't enjoy. Her voracious reading and great memory made her unbeatable at Jeopardy. 


Pat's competitive side came out when playing cards and Scrabble. Whether single or playing with a partner, she always played to win. Many nights were spent at the kitchen table with family and friends, playing pitch, pinochle, and poker for pennies and nickels. She kept her poker winnings in a large ceramic crock pot in her kitchen. After an especially good hand she would ring a string of bells that were a wedding present from her husband, Larry. Scrabble was a bloodsport to Pat. Because of her voracious reading and excellent memory, words came easily to her. Some of her happiest times were Scrabble-a-thons with her sister, Chrissy.


Pat had 4 siblings, Walter, Dan, Christine, Betty, and 2 grandchildren, Nicholas and Renee. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and siblings Betty and Walter. 


Private funeral services 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.