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.
Barbara A. Hawk, 88, of Clarks Summit, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 12, at the Dunmore Health Care Center. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Lee W. and Majorie H. Hale-Reid. She was a graduate of West Scranton High School class of 1953 and Keystone College class of 1955. Barbara began […]
Cynthia “Cindy” Opalka, 65, Waymart, PA, passed from this mortal life on September 10, 2023. While at her daughter’s home, in the care of Hospice of the Sacred Heart, she was surrounded by her loving family – especially Michael Opalka, her devoted husband of 45 years. Cynthia (Ferris) Opalka graduated from Lakeland High School, obtained her associate’s degree from […]
Eileen M. Anneman, North Scranton, passed away Thursday afternoon at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of Michael Anneman. The couple had been married 40 years. Born 1959 in Scranton, she was one of the eleven children of the late John Leonard and Eileen […]
Richard “Ricky” Miller, Lake Ariel, passed away unexpectedly Thursday at his home. Born 1959 in Scranton, he was the son of the late Frank “Bumpy” and Romaine Miller and grew up in the Nativity section of Scranton. Surviving are his son Tyler Miller of Scranton; brothers Thomas Miller and his companion Ann Marie Scheller of […]
Linda B Meade, 53, of Lititz, PA passed away on Wednesday September 6, 2023 due to complications from cancer treatment. Born in Newark, New Jersey she was the daughter of Virginia Scheland and the late Joseph Scheland. Linda was a true fighter. She overcame many obstacles in life, including beating cancer twice.She was the kind […]
Karen Lynn Straub, 58, of Scranton passed away early Wednesday morning at the Dorms of Allied Services, after an illness. Born in Perth Amboy, NJ, Karen was the daughter of the late Herbert T. and Mary Furey Straub. Karen was greatly loved by so many; especially by her family and those who provided her daily […]
Ellen Harding Casey, 91, of Scranton, died Friday morning at Regional Hospital of Scranton following a brief illness. Her husband was the late Governor Robert P. Casey, who died in 2000.Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Raymond A. and Margaret Butler Harding, Ellen spent her younger years in Dunmore and attended St. Mary’s of […]
Katherine “Kati” J. Serplus, 41, Scranton, passed away unexpectedly this week. She was born August 16, 1981, the only daughter of Linda McDonnell Serplus. Kati was a lively, adventurous person who cared deeply for others. In her early life, Kati was a devoted student of dance and dedicated Girl Scout. As she grew older, Kati […]
William Hart Fitzgerald Jr., 76, of Scranton, Pa., passed away peacefully on Aug. 4, 2023, surrounded by his wife and children. Bill (Billy, Pop-pop, Coach, Grandpa, Fitz) was born in Utica, N.Y., and raised in Needham, Mass. He graduated from Boston College High School and Boston College, a “rare” Double Eagle as he surely wanted […]
Robert F Nealis, Scranton, passed away Wednesday afternoon in the Geisinger Community Medical Center after an illness. Born 1952 in Scranton he was the son of the late Joseph and Kathlyn Evans Nealis. Educated in Scranton schools, Bob went on to graduate from the former Scranton Technical High School and the Johnson School where he […]