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 Vincent Kane, 64, Concord, North Carolina, formerly of Dunmore, passed away unexpectedly Friday April 30, 2021 in the Regional Hospital of Scranton after being stricken ill. His wife is Kim Canton Kane, DDS. Born in Scranton, John was the son of the late Frank T. Kane, DDS, and Elizabeth O’Hara Kane. He was a […]
The Lord brought home Lois M Lutz, 93 (April 7, 1928) on June 8, 2021.Lois was married 63 years to Ralph N Lutz, who went to be with Lord in 2015 andmother of the late Cynthia L Lutz and Gail L Verley, wife of William R Verley. She is also survived by her three grandchildren, […]
Paul “Butch” Devers, Scranton, died unexpectedly Sunday. Born 1941 in Scranton, he was the son of the late Patrick and Mary McCarthy Devers. He was educated in Scranton schools. He was a devoted member of the Immaculate Conception Church Parish, attending Mass regularly with his sister Mary. Surviving are his sister and caregiver Mary Devers; numerous […]
Toni Santoli, Scranton, passed away early Tuesday morning at home. She was the widow of Nunzio “Duke” Santoli. Born 1929 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Philomena Iuni Cipriani and was educated in Scranton schools graduating from Scranton Central High School. She was a proud graduate of the Traphagen School […]
Raymond Ayala, 62, of Dunmore, was born in New York City, N.Y. on June 28, 1958. He was a devoted son to his mother, Carmen Castillo, and a loving partner to his fiancé, Kelli Knight. Raymond is predeceased by his father, Cristobal Ayala; stepfather, Jimmy Castillo; eldest brother, Edgar Ayala; and uncle, William A. Walta. […]
Linda B. Devers age 79, of Blue Point, LI on May 8, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Christopher (Christine) and Jay (Jennifer). Cherished grandmother of Courtney, Jillian and Jordan. Loving sister of June (Bill) Reich. Linda was a longtime educator of 30 plus years in the Connetquot School District. Funeral […]
Richard “Ozzie” Osborne, Scranton passed away Wednesday evening after an illness in the Regional Hospital of Scranton. His wife is Maury Ellen Guse. Born 1958 in Scranton, he was the son of the late Robert, Sr and Janice Owens Osborne. He was a 1977 graduate of the former Scranton technical High School and went on […]
John Vincent Kane, 64, a resident of North Carolina and formerly of Dunmore, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning in the Regional Hospital of Scranton after a sudden illness. John was visiting family and friends. A celebration of John’s life is being planned for a later date. Further information will be announced when his full obituary is published […]
Beverly Coyne, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday in the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit after an illness. She was born on December 15, 1939 in Scranton, daughter of the late Susan Bruznok Schroeder. At the age of 3 her mother became employed by Marywood College and […]
Harold F. Marion, Jr. born October 7, 1940, of Scranton, died Friday morning at the Allied Services Hospice Center following a lengthy battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. His wife of 55 years is the former Mary Doyle. Born in Scranton, son of the late Harold and Leona Horan Marion, he was a graduate of St. Paul’s […]