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.
Ann Marie Kincel, Roaring Brook Township, passed away early Monday morning in the Geisinger Community Medical Center after an illness. Her husband was Karl J. Kincel, Jr., who perished May 5, 2007. Born in 1938 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Leo P., Sr. and Lillian Vanston Higgins and received her education […]
Funeral will be Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 10am in the Vanston and James Funeral Home, Lake Ariel location, the James Wilson Funeral Home located at 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel, PA. Cremation will take place in the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home.
Betty J. Freethy, 96, of Clarks Summit passed away Monday afternoon in Marywood Heights after a brief illness with her family by her side. She was the devoted wife of Ray H. Freethy who died in 2012. The couple had been married 61 years. Born in 1927 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the […]
Fayna Sergeyev, Indian Rocks Community, passed away suddenly at her home. Her husband of 50 years is Yevgeny Sergeyev. Born February 16, 1952 in Kiev, Ukraine and she was the daughter of Pyotr and Seyra Nayder Shutman. Fayna worked in the fashion industry in New York as a fashion designer. Her last position was with […]
Mary Barrett , 40, passed away on November 1, 2023 at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart. Her family is deeply saddened by her death. Mary was born on May 31, 1983, in Scranton. She is the daughter of Patrick Barrett (Fran), of Moosic and Letitia Kohler (Jed) of Lake Havasu. Mary graduated from Riverside […]
Joseph P. Penzone, Peckville, died Saturday morning with his family by his side in the Geisinger Community Medical Center after an illness. His beloved wife of 55 years is the former Elizabeth “Betty” Mark. Born 1947 in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Joseph and Madeline Buonomo Penzone. He was a 1963 graduate […]
Barbara Ann Gilroy, 85, South Scranton, died Friday October 20, 2023, following a brief illness. She was surrounded by family in presence and in spirit, in the care of Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton. Barbara was born October 6, 1938, in Scranton. She was the daughter of the late Michael and beloved Anna Sawko-Pastelok and […]
James Irving Wimsatt, Ph.D., 96, of Scranton and Austin, Texas, died early Sunday morning at his home in Scranton with his family at his side. His wife of 32 years is Rebecca Beal, Ph.D.Born in 1927 in Highland Park, Michigan, Dr. Wimsatt was the son of the late James Irving Wimsatt III and Rodman Hays […]
Mary C. Devers, Scranton, died Monday evening in the Geisinger Community Medical Center after an illness. Born Jan. 22, 1935 in Scranton, she was the last remaining child of the late Patrick and Mary McCarthy Devers. A lifelong resident of Scranton, Mary was educated in the Scranton School District, graduating in 1952. She earned her […]
Vidyaben A. Patel, Scranton, formerly of India, passed away September 23, 2023 in the Geisinger Community Medical Center. Hindu Funeral Services will be held Tuesday September 26th at 11am in the Vanston and James Funeral Home 1401 Ash St. Scranton. Immediately following services in the funeral home, cremation service ceremony will take place in the […]