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.
Robert Weikel, Dickson city, passed away Tuesday evening in the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit with his family by his side. Bob was born July 4, 1940 in Wilmington, Delaware. Bob was always a hard-working man and very patriotic. He spent his life working as a masonry contractor where he took great pride […]
Nancy R. McLain, 74, of Dickson City, passed away Sunday morning at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit in Dunmore. Her husband and soulmate of 22 years is Lester “Bud” McLain. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Mary Blakney – Rozelle. She was a graduate of Scranton Central […]
Jennifer GiannuzziApril 24, 1973 – April 9, 2025 Jennifer Giannuzzi of Dallas, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025,under the compassionate care and kindness of Sacred Heart Hospice. During her finaldays, she was surrounded by the comfort and loving presence of her many friends andthe tender embrace of her family. Born 51 years ago […]
Paul M Durkin, Moosic, passed away late Saturday night in the Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton Born April 8, 1947 in Scranton he was the son of James “Turk” and Helen Brzostowski Durkin and was educated in Scranton schools and was a graduate of the former Scranton Technical High School. Upon his graduation, Paul entered […]
Sara Ruth Telenko – Zwick, 91, formerly of Clarks Summit and Davidsville, Pa, passed away Sunday evening at Elan Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Scranton. Her husband of 51 years, Raymond A. Zwick passed away in 2005. Born in Jerome, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Sarah Thomas – Telenko. She […]
John F. Higgins, 94, Avoca, passed away Thursday evening in the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit after an illness. His wife of 38 years was the former Ann Mullen Higgins, RN who passed away Thanksgiving Day in 1992. John graduated from Saint Ann’s Monastery High School and the University of Scranton. While at […]
John “Jack” Dietz, Dunmore, passed away in the Regional Hospital of Scranton after being stricken ill Sunday evening. His wife was Dolores A. Gdovin Dietz who passed away in 2011. The couple had been married for 54 years. Born1935 in Scranton he was the son of the late John and Loretta Sheridan Dietz. He was […]
Judith Stanchis, 77, of Lake Harmony and formerly of West Scranton, passed awaySunday, March 16th at home and surrounded by her family. Her loving husband of 36years, Joseph C. Stanchis, Jr. passed away in 2021. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Christine (Spencer)Evans. She was a graduate of West […]
Winifred Ware, Taylor, passed away Saturday evening at her home in Taylor after an illness. She was the widow of Arthur Ware Sr who died in 1975. Winnie was born January 21, 1936, in New York City and she was the daughter of Adolf and Winifred Miller Mayer. She was a woman of great faith […]
Alyssa Sharon McDonnell, beloved daughter, companion, sister, mother and friend, passed away on March 15, 2025, at Geisinger Community Medical Center following a determined battle with cancer. Born July 14, 1985, in Culver City, California, to Patrick McDonnell and the late Lisa Katzman, Alyssa brought warmth and joy to everyone who knew her. Alyssa was […]