Thomas David McHugh

  • Thomas David McHugh

Thomas David McHugh

Thomas David McHugh, of Wilkes-Barre, passed from this earth after a 62 year journey, 

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital following a short illness, surrounded by his family. A 1977 graduate of GAR Memorial High School, Thomas touched the lives of many through his employment delivering produce for Redick’s Deli, and his last 20 years driving for LCTA and the Ride Share Program. 


Thomas’s favorite pastimes included: fishing with his dad and brother John, riding his motorcycle, vacationing in Wildwood, and spending time with his family and friends at celebrations, music festivals and bazaars. 


Preceding him in death, his parents John and Corrine McHugh, In-laws Eric and Nancy Redick, and brother John. He is survived by his wife and companion of 40 years, Shirley Redick, brother Michael and wife Rhoda, sister-in-law Sharon Weihbrecht and husband Bob Conklin, Cathy McHugh, brother-inlaw Eric Redick and partner Kim Brenner. 


Nieces: Danielle McHugh; Erica Marmo, husband Dante and baby Marmo; Larissa McHugh and fiancé Nicholas Porillo. 


Nephews: Trenton Miller and wife Catherine; Corey Brenner; Bobby Conklin; Jesse McHugh and partner Megan Mummey.


Making his life complete, his great niece Hailey Horwitz and his great nephew Christopher Horwitz, who showed him what is was like to be a father. Thomas never stopped sharing his love, as was known by his youngest cousin, Amelyah Kepp. He shared many fond memories with his cousins, friends, and co-workers. Honoring Thomas’s wishes, a private celebration of life will be held at the Jendrzejewski 


Funeral Home, W-B

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.