Brandin J. Churmblo, 13, of North Scranton, died from injuries sustained in a devastating fire at his home on Thursday.
Born in Scranton, he is the son of Brandi Churmblo of Scranton and Blair Meyers, of Lancaster and stepfather, Armando Holmes. Brandin was an eighth grade student at Scranton’s Northeast Intermediate School and a member of the Scranton High School Freshman Football Team. Brandon was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and loved playing video games. He especially enjoyed the time he spent talking with his best friend Jenna. Brandin was a loving and caring son, brother, and grandson who will be missed dearly by many.
Brandin is also survived by two brothers, Zairic and Trayvon Holmes, Scranton, maternal grandmother, Kim Seigle, Scranton, paternal grandparents, Lisa Smith and John Meyers, maternal great grandfather, John J. Poncavage Sr., Scranton, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Brandin was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, James Churmblo.
Visitation for family and friends will be on Tuesday, 4 to 7 pm in the Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 262 Railroad Avenue, West Scranton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, at 9:30 am in Holy Rosary Church, Mary Mother of God Parish, 316 William Street, Scranton 18508. Interment will follow in Cathedral Cemetery. For those attending the Mass, the family requests that you go directly to church. There will be no visitation before Mass.
