Dorothy (Dottie) McAndrew

  • Dorothy (Dottie) McAndrew

Dorothy (Dottie) McAndrew

Dorothy (Dottie) McAndrew, formerly of Georgetown section of Wilkes Barre Twp, passed away January 3 surrounded by family at The Gardens of Wyoming Valley.


Born December 27, 1945 in Nanticoke, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Laura Clark Roman. Dottie was an active member of St. Joseph's Altar and Rosary, and said her Rosary daily. She was always interested in local politics and belonged to Democrats United in her younger days.


She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Raymond, sisters Jean Duda and Wilhelmina, brothers Lawrence, John (Jackie), Donald, David, Gerald, Charles, Robert, and an infant granddaughter, Mykayla. She is survived by daughters Kimberly of Plymouth,Lisa of Wilkes-Barre, Sherri of New York, and Ann Marie of Texas, brothers William, Thomas, Edward, and Joseph, grandchildren: Gary, Kristen, Charles, Amy, Justina, Alyssa, Cody, and Ryan, thirteen great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Special thank you to niece Lori for always being there to help. 


Committal will be held Friday at 10:00am in the chapel at St. Mary's Cemetery, 1594 S. Main Street, Hanover Township. Family and friends may call Thursday evening from 5:00 to 8:00pm at the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 North Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre.


Donald J. Trybulski, of Wilkes-Barre Township, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Allied Services-Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre.


Born April 27, 1944, in Wilkes-Barre Township, he was the son of the late John and Mary Mikula Trybulski. Don was a 1962 graduate of St. Mary's High School, Wilkes-Barre, and was employed at HPG International, Mountain Top, until retiring.


He was a member of Our Lady of Hope parish, Wilkes-Barre, and served in the Pennsylvania National Guard. Don enjoyed his cars, music, and caring for his machines. In honor of Don's memory, please make a note to care for and cover your machines.


He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice; brothers, Fred, John, and Frank; and sister, Dorothy Fegal. Surviving is his sons, Donald Trybulski Jr., of Nanticoke, and Alan Trybulski of Wilkes-Barre Township.; and grandson, Jack Trybulski.


Private services and interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township, were entrusted to the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre. Hope Cropp, 63, of Wilkes Barre passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Geisinger Wyoming Valley.


She was the daughter of the late Ruth Mary Harris-Garey and Donald William Garey. She was proceeded in death by brother Donald William Garey Jr of Sayre Pa, and sister Eugenia Harris-Groner of Harvey's Lake, Lois Sherrie Schneider of Wilkes-Barre, and Michelle Marie Garey of Scranton.   She is survived by Husband of 45 years Harry L. Cropp, sisters, Donna Ruth Garey, Faith Vieney and Husband Anthony Vieney all of Wilkes-Barre, children (daughters) Lynn Cropp, companion Duane Consla of Susquehanna, Amy Cropp-Rolon (sons) Harry L. Cropp III, Jeffrey Alan Cropp, Brandon Raymond Cropp and wife Felisha Dennis-Cropp all of Wilkes-Barre, 12 grandchildren, 16 neices and nephews, and her precious Aunt Marlane Tyson of Wilkes-Barre. 


Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family 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.

Frederick Holtzman

By Joseph Jendrzejewski • April 14, 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. He was employed as a sheet metal worker with the Local #44 for over 50 years. Fred enjoyed attending car shows and working in his yard. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Frances Holtzman on March 26, 2025; brothers, Ernest Holtzman and Arthur Holtzman; and sisters, Arline Climach, Ruth Murphy, Lucy Gougas, Lotty Hitchcock, and Betty Harbaugh. Surviving is his daughters, Donna Dymond of Swoyersville, and Linda Billings and her husband, Jon of Mehoopany; son, Mark Holtzman of Trucksville; grandchildren, Sarah Billings of Lehman, PA, Jamie Billings of Mehoopany, and Stacy Dymond of South Carolina; 3 great grandchildren; his sister, Naome Brunges of Palm Bay, FL; sister-in-law, Michaelene Lavin and her husband, Francis of Wilkes-Barre; and many nieces and nephews. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family by the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.

Rosemary D. Wisnewski

By Joseph Jendrzejewski • April 9, 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. She will be remembered for her dedication and service as a Counselor at the Domestic Violence Service Center for over 40 years. A devoted Catholic, Rosemary was a member of Holy Family Parish, Luzerne. She enjoyed watching football and was an avid Philadelphia Eagle's fan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick on May 3, 2010, and her sister, Arlene Lyons. Surviving sis her daughters, Laura Luise of Kingston, Patricia Sprague and her husband, George of Shavertown, and Paula Wisnewski of Swoyersville; grandchildren, George Sprague Jr., Trisha Sprague, and Vincent Luise; and great grandchildren, Vincent Luise Jr., Cole and Sage Vernon. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 14th, at 11:00am at the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 North Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre. Private interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Dallas. Friends may call Monday morning from 10:00am until the time of services. Rosemary's family would like to thank Dr. Patrick Kilduff and the nurse and staff at The Meadows for their care and compassion.