Wilkes-Barre.Janet M. Tyson

  • Wilkes-Barre.Janet M. Tyson

Wilkes-Barre.Janet M. Tyson

Wilkes-Barre.Janet M. Tyson , aka “Babci”, 75 of Wilkes - Barre, passed away Friday July 29, 2022 due to complications from a surgery. She was surrounded by her loving family during the time of her passing. Janet went peacefully as she entered eternal life. 


Janet was born on May 6, 1947 in Wilkes-Barre, and was the daughter of the late William and Janet Brothers. 


Janet was a graduate from Marymount High School in 1965. After her graduation, Janet was employed by Blue Cross of NEPA as a file clerk and then worked her way up to become supervisor of the customer service department. Janet retired from Blue Cross after 35 years of service. She wasn’t the type of person to just sit at home, therefore, she went to work for the Geisinger Health System for 10 plus years until she had fallen ill. Janet enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter who was her pride and joy. She also had a love for the LA Rams, and was thrilled when they won the Super Bowl this year. She also cherished playing bingo with her sister, Jackie, whenever she had the opportunity. She also enjoyed many adventures with her lifelong friend, Mary Kerpovich. 


Janet is survived by her only daughter Lisa Bly and husband Eugene of Hanover Township, granddaughter Caitlyn Bly of Hanover Township, sister Jackie Allabaugh of Sweet Valley, sister-in-law Sharon Hadj-Chikh of Buffalo New York, her niece Lelia Hadj-Chikh, which she had a close bond with, and her nephews Seven Allabaugh, her godson, Kevin Allabaugh, Gibran Hadj-Chikh, and Ronan Hadj-Chikh. Janet’s family would like to thank her two special caregivers, Bonnie Ross, her aid, and Bill Bly Jr., aka “Jasper”, who drove her to and from dialysis. The exceptional care Janet had received by both Bonnie Ross and Bill Bly Jr., along with the technicians at the Fresenuis Kidney Care Center and Dr. Raymond Joseph Jr. went above and beyond. 


Her daughter, Lisa Bly, knows that although Janet has passed “it is not goodbye, but see you soon.” There is no doubt that Janet was deeply loved and cherished by everyone who had entered her life. She will always be remembered in the hearts of those that loved her. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:30am from the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 North Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St, Leo's Church, 33 Manhattan Street, Ashley. The Reverend Vincent Dang, Pastor, will be Celebrant. Entombment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call Wednesday morning at the funeral home from 8:30am until the time of services. Memorial donations in Janet's name may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, or the American Heart Association.

Joseph Alan Wasnalas

By Joseph Jendrzejewski • August 4, 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. In his younger years, Joe played baseball and football. Joe also loved fishing with his dad and friends. Later, Joe took up golfing and went every chance he had. Joe was an active member of the Sons of the American Legion, Post #815, Wilkes-Barre Township, and he helped run the Republican Club as a volunteer for many years. When Joe's father passed, he stayed home and took care of his mother, always watching out for her. Joe was the apple of her eye. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Alan Wasnalas on December 17, 2014, and sister, Michelle L. Mulcahy on February 9, 2025. Joe is survived by his mother, Diane; sister, Wendy and brother-in-law, John Stair; brother-in-law, Paul Mulcahy; nieces, Kayla Stair, Kellie Stair, Morgan Mulcahy; nephews, John Alan Stair, and Cole Mulcahy; great niece, Jayla Stair. Joe will be deeply missed by family members and friends. He will always be missed by his friend, Elsa, his dog. Joe was loved and cherished by all his immediate family. Although our hearts are broken, we know he is with his dad and sister, whom he missed very dearly. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:00pm at the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 North Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre. The Reverend Vincent Dang will be officiating. Family and friends may call Wednesday evening from 6:00 until time of services.

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, sister, Joan Searfoss of Laflin, PA; 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.