Geraldine T. Andrzejewski

  • Geraldine T. Andrzejewski

Geraldine T. Andrzejewski

Geraldine T. Andrzejewski, 83, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre. Born November 20, 1938, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Giacomo and Nancy Oliveri Aleo. Gerry attended Wilkes-Barre Area schools and was employed at Penn State Belt & Buckle until retiring.


She loved reading books, doing jigsaw puzzles, and going to play bingo. When it came to Polka Dancing, Gerry and her husband, Joe, were the best. Nobody made a pan of Lasagna like she did.


She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Sunny" Andrzejewski on February 7, 2011, and her sister, Joan Roberts.

Mom will be sadly missed by her 3 daughters, Debbie Silvia and her husband, Gary of Jenkins Township, Colette Carey and her husband, Dan of Wilkes-Barre, and Lori Michaels and her husband, Marty III of Wyoming; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; brother, Vincent Aleo and his wife, Barbara of Wilkes-Barre; sisters, Natalie Aleo of Wilkes-Barre, and Lucille Palko of Warren, MI; and cousin, but more like a sister, Antoinette Galle of Wilkes-Barre.


Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:00am from the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 North Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30am at Our Lady of Hope parish, 40 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. The Reverend John S. Terry, Pastor, will be Celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the funeral home.

Frances P. Stosek, a lifelong resident of the Buttonwood section of Hanover Township, entered into eternal rest and her heavenly reward on Friday, August 12, 2022, at The Gardens at East Mountain, Plains Township.


Born May 16, 1944, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Buydos Stosek.

A graduate of Hanover Township Memorial High School, Class of 1962, Fran continued her education at Wilkes-Barre Business College which led her to a long career in the business world.

Furthering her education at Luzerne County Community College, she entered the healthcare field as a Medical Transcriptionist Specialist. This led hr to a position at Surgical Specialists of Wyoming Valley. Although she was passionate about pursuing her career, she curtailed her own ambitions to honor her family obligation and became her mother's primary caregiver. That's who she was.

As per Fran's request there will be no viewing. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Richard J. Cirba, Pastor, at 11:00am on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at St. Aloysius Church, 143 Division Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Private interment will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Glen Lyon.

The family extends their appreciation to the staff of The Gardens at East Mountain and the staff of Residential Hospice Care for their compassionate care and support.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.


Irene T. Rajza, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Born November 30, 1931, in Luzrene, she was the daughter of the late Pietro and Florence Morelli Traini.

Irene was a 1949 graduate of G.A.R. High School, Wilkes-Barre. 

She was employed in the area garment industry and various other jobs due to her love of working.

Irene owned and operated Bud's Place in Wilkes-Barre for 18 years and also the Villa Grove Cafe, Wilkes-Barre.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard on June 13, 1980; and son, Stanley in 2019.


Surviving is her daughter, Sandra Tirpak and her husband, Joseph Jr. of Wilkes-Barre; grandchildren, Christopher and Ryan Tirpak, and Derek, Devin, and Samantha Rajza; and great grandchildren, Myles, Lucas, and Mia Tirpak, and Xavier Barber.

Private funeral services and interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township, will be held 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.