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.
Colin James Reap, 22, Green Ridge Section of Scranton, died Saturday at home from a congenital heart defect. Born in Scranton, he was the son of Kathleen Reap and the late Kevin Reap. Colin was a graduate of Scranton Preparatory School and was a student at Lackawanna College. He aspired to become a lawyer for the sole […]
Joseph Stezar, Sterling, died Tuesday morning at home surrounded by his loving family after courageously battling Alzheimer’s Disease. His wife of 42 years is the former Mary Ellen Bennie. Born 1956 in Scranton, he was the son of the late Jerome and Margaret Lydon Stezar and was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School and […]
Cheryl Staneski, West Scranton, passed away tragically in a fire Oct. 2, 2021. Her husband is Carl “Butch” Staneski. Born 1953 in Upper Darby, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Dolores Revell Kjensrud and was a graduate of the Upper Darby High School. Also surviving are a son, Lenny Cwynar and wife, […]
Doyle Young, Jr., Florida, formerly of East Stroudsburg, passed away Saturday after a battle with cancer. His wife was the former Sandra J. Young. Born in East Stroudsburg, PA he was the son of the late Doyle Walter Young, Sr and Dorothy Connolly Burger and was a graduate of the East Stroudsburg High School and […]
Lynn Calderone, of Dunmore, passed away Monday afternoon in the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit after a short but courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 42 years is Gary Calderone. Born 1957 in Scranton, she was the daughter of Robert Schulte Sr. and the late […]
Jeanne Devers, RN, Sparta, New Jersey, passed away Tuesday at home surrounded by her family after a short illness. She was the widow of Patrick Devers who died in 2016. The couple had been married for 57 years at the time of Patrick’s passing. Born 1935 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late […]
Lorraine K. Cerato, 81 of Scranton, died Friday afternoon at home. Born August 24, 1940 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ruth Boyson Cerato. She was graduate of Scranton Technical High School Class of 1958. She was a member of the Mary, Mother of God Parish. Prior to retirement, she […]
Betty J. Lee, Factoryville, formerly of Scranton, passed away Saturday afternoon in the Allied Services Hospice Center with her daughters by her side. She was the widow of Benjamin H. Lee. Born January 25, 1934, in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Martha Green and was a graduate of Lackawanna College. […]
Katherine “Kay” Reilly, 99, a resident of The Gardens of Green Ridge, formerly of the Hill Section of Scranton, died Tuesday at home after being stricken ill. Born July 12, 1922, in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Loretta Mulrooney Reilly and was a graduate of St Patrick’s High School, the […]
David J. Harding, of Clarks Summit, died peacefully at home Tuesday. His wife is the former Margaret McDade. Born Dec. 7, 1930, in Scranton, he was the son of the late Bernard F. and Margaret Reedy Harding. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Scranton. After college, he enlisted as a corporal in […]