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.

Kathleen D. Yanchunas

By Joseph Jendrzejewski • May 10, 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 the fourth child of six to Joseph and Helen Dorko of McCarragher Street in the heights of Wilkes-Barre, Pa, July 5, 1943. Kathy graduated from Marymount HS and Wilkes Barre Business College. She married Joseph Yanchunas of Luzerne Pa and together they raised a family at their home in Harvey’s Lake. Kathy was beloved by her friends, family and her extended families. She loved cooking and baseball and once had a furry green hug from the Phanatic on Mother’s Day at a Phillies game in Veterans Stadium. She shared her love by kneading, baking and giving bread, and making and sharing desserts like her famous brownies and whoopie pies. She taught us how to cook, clean, make a proper bed, and joke about life. She loved her Grandchildren and spoiled them rotten, as she would say. Kathleen is pre-deceased by her parents and brothers Joseph and Thomas Dorko. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Joseph Yanchunas, siblings, Dr. Carl Dorko, William Dorko, and Helene Roccograndi; children, Joseph Yanchunas Jr. and Elisa (Lisa) Huncik; and grandchildren, Tobias and Sarah Yanchunas and Anastasia Huncik. She loved and was loved by her extended family, Bobby and Alex Wilson. Services will be held at Our Lady of Hope Church on Park Avenue in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, May 15, with viewing at 10 am followed by Mass at 11. Lunch with family and friends will follow. We love you, Darling.

Lida Jean Gabriel

By Joseph Jendrzejewski • May 10, 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 at Orthopedic Consultants in Kingston. Lida Jean was a devout Catholic, holding membership at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, Wilkes-Barre, and served as Lector, choir member and CCD teacher. She enjoyed ice cream, music, and especially loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and best friend, Gerald on October 24, 2020; her brother, Kenneth Hughes; granddaughter, Heather Long; and grandson, Zane Gabriel. Surviving are her sons, Brian Goode Sr. and his wife, Barbara of Plains, PA, and Mark Goode and his wife, Rachel of Cape Elizabeth, ME; daughters, Deborah Long of Kingston, PA, Jacqueline Yasenchak and her husband, Michael of Hanover Township, and Jennifer Gabriel of Hanover Township; stepchildren, Brian Gabriel and his wife, Michelle, Unknown, Kelly Gabriel of Swoyersville, PA, and Gerald Gabriel and his wife, Su of Philadelphia, PA; grandchildren, Brian Jr., Jesse, Courtney, Keira, Lucy, Julia, Quinn, Avery and Kali; great granddaughter, Braelyn; brother, Thomas Hughes of Plymouth, PA; sister-in-law Arlene Hughes of NY; and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held at a date to be determined. Services were provided by the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.

Joseph E. Brazinski

By Joseph Jendrzejewski • April 21, 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 to retirement in 2011, he was employed by the Department of Environmental Protection on abandoned mine reclamation projects. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Theresa Cywinski in 2017. Surviving is his daughter, Miranda Brazinski; and nephews, Ryan and Scott Cywinski. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family by the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.