Regina A. (Jachimiak) Korba

  • Regina A. (Jachimiak) Korba

Regina A. (Jachimiak) Korba

Regina A. (Jachimiak) Korba was called into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 1. Born in Wilkes-Barre on January 5, 1930, Regina was the daughter of the late Alexander Jachimiak and Anna Laskowski-Jachimiak.


Regina was a devoted wife, a caring mother, a proud grandmother and great grandmother, a loving sister, aunt and cousin and a dear friend to many.


A graduate of GAR High School, Regina was employed as a seamstress at Coronet Fashions for many years. She also was a typist at Royal Insurance and a transcriptionist at Children’s Service Center where she worked until she retired at age 78 to care for her late husband and love of her life, Harry.


Regina was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, the Mothers’ Guild of St. Aloysius School and the Parents’ Club at Bishop Hoban High School. After the death of her husband Harry in 2009, Regina became active in the Altar and Rosary Society and Senior Citizens Club at St. Aloysius/St Robert Bellarmine Parish, Wilkes-Barre. She volunteered at the parish bazaar and other church fundraising events. She was also active in the St. Mary’s Friendship Club and Trinity Club in Plymouth and with the crochet club at Our Lady of Hope Parish in Wilkes Barre. 


In addition to spending time with her family, Regina enjoyed being involved in various social gatherings with a special group of lady friends. The weekly breakfasts, ice cream gatherings, bingo clubs, and trips to the casinos gave her much enjoyment. Regina had a special love for cardinals as they reminded her of her beloved Harry who she missed dearly after his passing. Regina’s faith was integral in her life and she demonstrated that to all who knew and loved her on a daily basis. 


Regina was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Harry Korba, Jr; brothers, Alexander (Olish) Jachimiak and Ralph Jachimiak; and sister, Theresa Jachimiak. 


Regina is survived by three daughters: Karen Yakabosky and her husband, Ed, Mohnton; Sr. Donna Korba, I.H.M., Scranton; and Paula Polachek and her husband, Jay, Hanover Township; grandchildren: Christen Yakabosky Kamin and her husband, Marc, Blue Bell; Edward Yakabosky and his companion, Kathryn, LaQuinta, California;  Marissa Polachek, New Yok, New York; and Kelsey Polachek Nicholson and her husband, Eric, Plains; great granddaughters: Livia and Maya Kamin; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.


Regina’s family expresses their overwhelming gratitude to Dr. Patrick Kerrigan, D.O. and the nurses/staff at Erwine Home Health & Hospice, especially Joyce, Susan and Julena for their care and compassion during Regina’s journey. 


Funeral services will be held Friday, March 8 with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish (formerly St. Aloysius) 143 Division Street, Wilkes-Barre. Family and friends may call at the church from 8:30 am until the time of service. Interment will follow at St. Peter and Paul’s Greek Catholic Cemetery, Plymouth. 

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.