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.
Gerard John Coggins III July 31, 1993 – January 3, 2025 Gerard John Coggins III died of an undiagnosed illness January 3, 2025 in Fairfax Virginia. He was proceeded in death by his mother Yvonne Elizabeth Alu, His father Gerard John Coggins Jr, His maternal grandmother MaryE Littman, and grandfather John F Jennings Jr. and […]
Rosalie Straub 01-18-2025 Rosalie Straub, 72, of Dunmore passed away Saturday, January 18 at Dunmore Healthcare Center, after a lengthy illness. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Regina (Miller) Colachino and was married for 40 years to the love of her life, the late John J. “Jack” Straub who […]
Brian J. Miles, a lifelong resident of the Hill Section of Scranton left this earth on Saturday. If there is ever such a thing as a perfect ending to someone’s life, it was his. He was surrounded with tons of love, laughter, smiles, and heart to heart hugs from the Miles tribe. Brian was the […]
William Ashman, 57, Old Forge, passed away suddenly at his home of natural causes. Born November 10, 1967, in Scranton, he was the son of James John Ashman and the late Roylene Ruth Spathelf Ashman. Bill was a graduate of Pittson Area High School and went on to work for numerous years at Golden Technologies […]
Gerard John Coggins III Born July 31, 1993 Gerard John Coggins III died of an undiagnosed illness January 3, 2025 in Fairfax Virginia. He was proceeded in death by his mother Yvonne Elizabeth Alu, His father Gerard John Coggins Jr, His maternal grandmother Mary E Littman, and grandfather John F Jennings Jr. and his paternal […]
Michael E Loughney, Petersburg section of Scranton, passed away New Year’s Day at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. His wife of 42 years is the former Elizabeth “Debbie” Roberts. Born in 1954 in Scranton, Mike was the son of the late Eugene F. and Clare Sullivan Loughney. He was a graduate of Dunmore […]
Carolyn Ann Lavelle of Dunmore, PA, died on Christmas Day, December 25th, at the Bridge at Elan in Scranton, PA. She was 80 years old. Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Thomas and Jean Burkavitch Lavelle, Carolyn attended St. Patrick’s grade and high schools in Scranton before graduating from Marywood College with a degree […]
Desie Cerato, Scranton, passed away Saturday in the Regional Hospital of Scranton after an illness. Her husband of 56 years was Michael Cerato. Desie was born September 16, 1946, in Manhattan, New York and was the daughter of the late John and Anna Mayo Bakas. She was a graduate of the Plains Memorial High School. […]
Louis Edward Armbruster, Jr. December 4, 2024 Louis Edward Armbruster, Jr., 87, Scranton, passed away at his home Wednesday morning. His wife of 68 years is the former Kay Dorsey. Born in 1937 in Scranton, he was the son of Louis Edward, Sr. and Elizabeth Youngblood Armbruster. He attended Scranton schools and was a lifelong […]
Georgann Fetten, 72, of Scranton and formerly of Bronx, NY, unexpectedly passed awayDecember 3 rd at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. Her husband of 23 years is Robert Fetten. Born in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Helen Innes – Mulvey. Shewas a graduate of St. Helena Business High School […]