Jerry Rynkiewicz

Jerry was my 3 kids swim coach for many years. He was such a great coach and friend to the kids. He instilled a hard work ethic in them while also having fun. He knew how to get the best out of each one and was so encouraging. We had a lot of great times traveling many miles for a lot of meets. We are so deeply saddened by this. RIP Coach Jerry from the Smith kids, Ariel, Cody & Austin & mom.

I worked with Jerry summers at Birchwood Landscaping and with his own company. He was a great friend and boss. REST IN PEACE, MY FRIEND. Jack Evans

to a good guy who made a difference to those he touched and served. I wasn't a best friend of Jerry's but one who competed against him in high school, ran across him on the coaching circles, and all I ever thought of him was one good person. I think he will be missed. I will miss him and his smile. His athletes will always be great-full for the time he gave to them and the difference he made. I always had a good vibe when in his presence. I will always think highly of him and all that he did...

Always looked up to Jerry as a swimmer. If you watched him swim the 100 fly at Districts, he went all out from the go, which was unheard of at the time, but incredible to watch! Haven´t seen him in years, but I know he´s positively impacted many young lives! RIP man...

Coach Jerry was a big influence on my kids as the coach of the W-B YMCA swim team. He did a good job teaching the kids, while also making it fun for them. Our special thoughts and prayers go out to his family. May God bless.

Jerry was my first swim coach when I was a Wilkes-Barre YMCA Dolphin at age 4. He helped me cultivate a love for the sport, that for me, turned into a career coaching swimming. I remember him as being happy and kind -- he made swim meets fun and engaging. Grateful he was apart of my life and my swimming career. Regards to his family and community

Jerry was my first swim coach when I was a Wilkes-Barre YMCA Dolphin at age 4. He helped me cultivate a love for the sport, that for me, turned into a career coaching swimming. I remember him as being happy and kind -- he made swim meets fun and engaging. Grateful he was apart of my life and my swimming career. Regards to his family and community

Jerry was my best friend since I was 11 years old. We stayed really close until we graduated high school. We weren't the best kids, nor did we always make the right decisions, but we never bothered anyone and always had a good time. He loved his family and dogs like crazy. His dog bear growing up was one of a kind and was a great boy. We walked everywhere and bear never left our sides, even without a leash. I have great memories and I am so sorry for his loss. Keeping the family in my...