Vanston and James Funeral Home was founded in 1917 based on the guiding principles of honesty, compassion and dedicated service. Today, these principles continue to be the cornerstones of our business. We make the pledge to the families which we serve that we will always be open and honest in our dealings, treat all with care and compassion and we will dedicate ourselves to serve those in our care to the best of our abilities.
Anna Mae Hellard, New Port Richey, Florida, formerly of Scranton, passed away February 5, 2016 in the Morton Plant North bay Hospital in New Port Richey, Florida. She was the beloved wife of Donald Hellard. The couple had been married for 51 years. Anna Mae was born January 12, 1939 in Scranton, PA. […]
Mary Ruth Walsh, a resident of the Abington Manor, formerly of Williamsport and Scranton, died Wednesday after an illness. She was the widow of Joseph Walsh, Sr who died in 2006. Born on 1923, in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Linn Hopkins. Mary Ruth was a graduate of the […]
Henry Jones,83, Ransom Twp., died Friday morning in the Geisinger Community Medical Center after being stricken ill. His wife is the former Clare Bartels. The couple had recently celebrated 63 years of marriage in December. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Sarah Harris Jones. He was a member of the […]
Florence Eder, 99, a resident of Allied Skilled Nursing, formerly of West Scranton, died Thursday morning in the Regional Hospital of Scranton. She was the widow of George Eder who died in 1989. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late William and Florence […]
Helen G. Schumann, Scranton, died Monday morning in the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit after a long illness. She was the widow of Edward O. Schumann who died May 1, 2001. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Daniel J. and Hellen Mullin Griffin. Helen was a graduate of Marywood Seminary and […]
Alfred J. Gillette, Sr., a lifelong resident of Dunmore, died Friday evening in the Lackawanna Health and Rehabilitation Center after an illness. His wife of 38 years was the former Mary Lou Gebert. Born in Dunmore, he was the son of the late Frank and Camille Genell Gillette. Al was a graduate of Dunmore […]
Patrick Louis DeBiase, Bunker Hill section of Scranton, passed away Thursday afternoon in the VNA Hospice Inpatient Unit at the Geisinger Community Medical Center after an extended illness. His wife is Rosina Harte DeBiase. The couple was married September 10, 1955. Born in Bunker Hill, son of the late Frank and Angela Genello DeBiase. He attended […]
William W. Mentz, Daleville, died Saturday in the Regional Hospital of Scranton after a prolonged illness. Born 1954 in Lebanon, PA he was the son of the late Carl A. and Margaret Bedford Mentz. Bill was a graduate of North Pocono High School and a member of the baseball team. Bill was an avid sports enthusiast […]
Marjorie R Brown died peacefully at Hospice of The Sacred Heart on December 27th, in Dunmore, PA, at the age of 82. Marjorie was born on October 16, 1933 in Scranton, PA to Elwood and Mildred Bronson. She attended elementary and high school in Scranton. After moving to Dunmore, Marjorie began working for National Pretzel Company (Dunmore) for over 20 years, as well as, working as a seamstress at TNT Fashions (Dunmore). Marjorie was an individual who loved cooking […]
Phyllis Solimine Yantorn, 99, a resident of Holy Family Residence, passed away Sunday in the residence. She was the widow of Ralph Yantorn. Born in 1917 in Scranton she was the daughter of the late Biagio and Angelina Genello Solimine. She was educated in Scranton Schools and also lived in Dunmore and New Jersey. Phyllis, […]