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.
John Edward Shuey, Jr., 52, St. Joseph’s Center, Scranton passed away January 16, 2023 at the Center after a long illness. Born October 13, 1970 in Bellefonte, PA he was the son of Ellen Jean (Young) of Pleasant Gap, PA and the late John Edward Shuey, Sr. Just prior to his 10th birthday, John moved to […]
Lois L. Shea., 73, of South Gibson, passed away Saturday evening, January 14 in the Regional Hospital of Scranton after fighting a chronic illness. Born October 28, 1949 in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Morgan and Marie Griffiths. She was a 1967 graduate of Mountain View High School. She started working as a teenager and worked many […]
Our mom died in the early morning Thursday, in her sleep, in her own bed, and in her own home with a faithful caregiver by her side. Her passing was preceded by a brief illness. Catherine was three days shy of her 97th birthday. We realize that we were able to have our mother longer […]
Sandra. L. Coats, 76, of Scranton passed away peacefully Tuesday morning at Regional Hospital of Scranton surrounded by family and loved ones. Sandy was greatly loved by so many; and she loved them, endlessly. Sandy was a beautiful person inside and out- she was kind, loving, funny and selfless. Sandy was the life of the […]
Jeremiah J. Garvey, North Scranton, passed away unexpectedly Thursday at home. Born 1988 in Scranton, he was the son of Charles Sr. and D’Anne Grogan Garvey. Jeremiah was a graduate of Scranton High School and was a member of the Mary, Mother of God Parish, North Scranton. He served honorably in the United States Army. […]
Charles O’Malley, Olyphant, passed away Wednesday in the Geisinger Community Medical Center surrounded by his family after an illness. His beloved wife of 49 years is the former Patricia Sullivan. Born 1949 in Scranton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lucille Walsh O’Malley. Charles was a 1967 graduate of South Catholic High School. […]
Janet C. Saar, Scranton, died Tuesday morning in the Allied Services Hospice Center after an illness. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late George and Esther Kleeman Saar. She was a graduate of West Scranton High School class of 1960. After graduation, she worked at Casual Sportswear and the Community Medical Center […]
David J. Van Lenten, 42, of Scranton, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022. Born in Boonton, NJ, he is the son of Ann Van Lenten and the late David A. Van Lenten. He was a beloved son, brother & uncle. He is survived by his sisters Shelley Peachey and her husband Trevor of Naples, FL, […]
Rose Peiffley, Scranton, passed away late Wednesday night in the Geisinger Community Medical Center after an illness. Born 1955 in Newark, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late William Egan and Ellen Williams Egan Kosloski and attended West Scranton High School and went on to earn an Associates Degree from Lackawanna College. Prior […]
Joseph “Butch” Del Guercio of Scranton died Tuesday morning at Allied Services Hospice Center after an illness. His wife and soul mate of 56 years was the former Cecelia Price, who died in 2017.Born in Blakely, he was the son of the late Jacob W. and Catherine “Kay” Evans Del Guercio, he had worked at […]