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.
Cecelia Lynett Haggerty passed away Oct. 5, 2024 at her home at 1524 Adams Ave., Dunmore, surrounded by her children, their spouses and her 28 grandchildren. She was the widow of Atty. James J. Haggerty, who passed away in 2011. They were married for close to 45 years at the time of his death. Born in Scranton, […]
Cathy D. Collins, 70, of Scranton, passed away Thursday morning at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit in Dunmore. Her husband Albert Collins passed away in 2007. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Joan Farley – Wolf. She was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School. Prior to retirement, […]
Marianne Cimino Lynch, 87, of Scranton, passed away peacefully Thursday morning at St. Mary’s Villa surrounded by family. Marianne was called home by her son Tommy Lynch, who passed away 11 days prior. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Mary Famularo Cimino. She was a graduate of Scranton Technical […]
Larry D. Smith, Scranton, passed away Thursday evening at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center with his son by his side. Born 1957 in St. Louis, Missouri, he was the son of the late Ted Hemphill and Lilly Mae Burley and was educated in Scranton schools and was a graduate of the former Scranton Technical […]
Thomas Owen (“Tom”) Moore passed away on the 28 August 2024 at the family home in Scranton. He died surrounded by loved ones, fifty-nine years to the day after marrying the love of his life, the former Elizabeth (“Peggy”) Egli. Tom was born in 1943 in New Orleans, LA., the third child of Lt. Col. […]
William Igoe, ll, passed away Saturday at his home after many health issues. His loving wife of 28 years is the former Robin Powell. Born 1957 in Scranton, he was the son of the late William F. Igoe Sr and H. Dorothy Jones Hoban. He was a graduate of the former Scranton Central high-school and […]
Cathy Renda, Greenridge, passed away Friday afternoon in the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit after an illness with her family by her side. She was the widow of George Renda who passed away in December 1979. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Aloysius and Grace Higgins Lavelle. Cathy was […]
Jane A. Clark, Hill Section of Scranton, passed away peacefully in the Oak Ridge Nursing Home after an illness. Born 1929 in Astoria, New York, she was the daughter of the late William and Gertrude Robb Hanson and was a graduate of the former Scranton Technical High School. She was of the protestant faith. Prior […]
George Robert Reilly, 86, Throop, passed away Thursday afternoon in the Geisinger Community Medical Center after an illness. His wife is the former Margaret Weller. The couple was married on June 4, 1967. Born 1938 in Scranton he was the son of the late Geroge J. and Margaret McKalatz Reilly and was a graduate of […]
Ross Thomas Herron08/13/24 Ross Thomas Herron, 34, of Brooklyn, NY passed away Tuesday morning at Temple University Hospital Philadelphia surrounded by his loving family. Ross loved life- and lived it to the fullest. He was always looking for adventure and looking for where life would take him next. Ross was an extremely talented artist and […]