Patricia Cordisco (nee Bobeck)

Patricia Cordisco (nee Bobeck) passed away peacefully on October 14, 2023. She was a beloved wife, mother, Babci, Cioci, and sister. Pat was born To Hedwig and Walter Bobeck on January 12, 1940. She was raised in Edwardsville, PA and graduated from Edwardsville High School. She married Larry Cordisco and raised her two daughters, Kim and Leanne, in Wilkes-Barre.

Pat was very detail-oriented and a talented seamstress. When Kim got engaged, Pat and Kim spent months sewing every stitch, bead, and sequin of the wedding gown. Pat turned her love for sewing into her own tailoring business that she operated for decades. Her sense of humor was evident to her clients when she tickled their feet while adjusting their pant lengths. Pat taught her granddaughter, Renee, how to sew.

Pat, never Patty, loved travel, cooking, cards, and reading. With the profits from her business she travelled widely across the US with her family and friends, always finding an occasion to enjoy some seafood along the way. Seafood, especially crabs, were favorites of hers; and her recipe book was jammed with dozens of crab recipes. Pat's version of she crab soup was always a special treat. Back in the 70's, Pat got her first propane grill using S&H green stamps and never looked back. Her rotisserie chicken was legendary, and was often enjoyed with a margherita. Savannah, Georgia was one of her special places. She also cherished time in New England with her brother Walt's family, and spending time on the beach with her grandchildren searching for sea glass.

Pat was a life-long reader with a near photographic memory. Her favorites were historical fiction, but there weren't many genres she didn't enjoy. Her voracious reading and great memory made her unbeatable at Jeopardy.

Pat's competitive side came out when playing cards and Scrabble. Whether single or playing with a partner, she always played to win. Many nights were spent at the kitchen table with family and friends, playing pitch, pinochle, and poker for pennies and nickels. She kept her poker winnings in a large ceramic crock pot in her kitchen. After an especially good hand she would ring a string of bells that were a wedding present from her husband, Larry. Scrabble was a bloodsport to Pat. Because of her voracious reading and excellent memory, words came easily to her. Some of her happiest times were Scrabble-a-thons with her sister, Chrissy.

Pat had 4 siblings, Walter, Dan, Christine, Betty, and 2 grandchildren, Nicholas and Renee. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and siblings Betty and Walter.

Private funeral services will be held by the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.

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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.