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.
David A. Mikolon, 60, of Throop, passed away Friday morning following an illness. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late David A. and Virginia Campbell – Mikolon. He was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School. Prior to his illness, he was a sub – contractor. David enjoyed woodworking, fishing, gardening, and […]
Paul Thomas, 91, died on July 13, 2022 at the Allied Services Hospice Center in Scranton. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Marge (Walsh) Thomas. Paul was born July 5, 1931 to the late Paul and Mabel Thomas. Though beloved by his later-adopted communities in Clarks Green and Lake Winola, Paul was […]
Margaret “Peggy” Geda, 92, a resident of Marywood Heights, passed away Friday morning after an illness. She was the widow of Bernard “Brooksy”Geda who passed away on September 21, 1997. Born 1930 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Anna Walsh McDonough and Joseph McDonough and attended West Scranton Senior High School. Peggy […]
William Thomas Flynn, Hill Section of Scranton, passed away early Tuesday morning in the VA Medical Center, Wilkes Barre. His wife was the former JoAnne Swetter. At the time of her passing the couple was married 55 years. Born 1935 in Scranton, he was the son of the late William Frances and Anna Clark Flynn. Educated in […]
David X. Evans, Jr., Odenton, Maryland, formerly of Scranton, passed away June 20, 2022 under the care of the Hospice of the Chesapeake in Maryland. His wife is Toy Evans. Born 1958 in Scranton, he was the son of Rita Mae Novitskas Evans of Clarks Summit and the late David X. Evans, Sr. Educated in […]
Robert A. Reese, Jr, of Scranton, passed away on June 13, 2022 at home. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Robert A. and Thelma M. Grahamer – Reese. He was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School and Mansfield State University. Prior to retirement, he was a longtime employee of Tobyhanna […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our mother, Elizabeth “Betty” Dutko, on June 1, 2022 after being stricken ill. Daughter of the late John and Mary Slevich Dutko, who immigrated from the Ukraine, she was born and raised in “The Patch” section of Dunmore. She spent summers during her childhood working […]
Suzanne L. Woodyatt, “Suzie”, Scranton, passed away peacefully Saturday night after a hard fought battle with cancer. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Vincent Paul Brust, Sr and Ruth Saunders Brust. Suzie graduated from Cathedral High School and Marywood University. Prior to her retirement she was employed by Allied Services for […]
Dorothy Driscoll Gallagher, 98, Minooka, passed away Thursday morning in the Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side. She was the widow of John Gallagher who passed away in 1995. Born September 25, 1923 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Marjorie Langan Driscoll. Dorothy was a […]
Jean Hessmiller of Dunmore died Monday morning at Geisinger Community Medical Center following an illness. Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Donald and Janet Hawley Hatcher, she was a graduate of Scranton Central High School. Grammanini, as she was known to her grandkids, family, and friends was a unique, fun-loving woman and a selfless […]