Gary Lance Johnson

  • Gary Lance Johnson

Gary Lance Johnson

Gary Lance Johnson, 56, of Wilkes-Barre, Pa was called home to our Lord on June 17, 2023 after an brief unexpected illness. Gary was born to Jean and Lee Johnson in Wilkes-Barre, Pa, on May 31, 1967. 


He attended GAR Memorial HS class of 87.


Gary worked in the food and beverage industry all his life. Gary previously worked at Gus Genetti’s , The Train Station, and the video store. Gary found his home though 13 years ago when he started working at Ricci’s Pizza. Gary’s recreation was the time he spent with his Ricci’s family even when he was not at work. They held a special place in his heart. 


Gary is survived his brother Marky Johnson, and his wife Clarece, of Phoenix AZ.; brother Darrell(DJ) Johnson , Indianapolis; Gary’s "grandchildren", Marques, Kate, Kairo, and Selah from Columbus, IN. Gary is also survived by a family of cousins, aunts and uncles who mourn his loss. Gary is also survived by a whole community who loved him as he loved them. My family and I would like humbly thank every one who sent condolences, tributes, prayers, or just mentioned his name and share a moment they had with him.


Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 10:00am at Moving River Ministries, 453 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. Pastor Adam McGahee will Officiate. Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Wilkes-Barre. Family and friends may call Friday evening from 5:00 to 8:00pm at the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 North Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre.

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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.