Madelyn A. Vanston, 97, West Scranton, passed away late Saturday night in the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit after an illness. She was the widow of Francis J. Vanston who passed away on May 12, 2013.
Born 1927 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Mary Hanlon Sine and was educated in Scranton Schools, graduating from the former Scranton Central High School. She was a devoted member of Saint Patrick’s Parish, West Scranton, where she was a member of the Quilting Club as well as a faithful member of the Altar and Rosary Society. Madelyn also enjoyed golfing at Pine Hills Country Club in the Golden Girls golf group. She had been employed by the A&P Company. Frank and Madelyn spent summers at Gravel Pond for over 50 years. They enjoyed entertaining family and friends, going for boat rides, and relaxing on the swing while overlooking the beautiful view and watching their children and grandchildren grow.
Surviving are daughters Barbara Vanston of Scranton, Madelyn Kvidahl and her husband Glenn of St. Louis, MO, Teresa Iacobacci of Hummelstown and Mary Lance and her husband William of Moscow; grandchildren David Kvidahl and his wife Lisa, Jason Kvidahl and his wife Cathleen, Michele Kiselosky and Christine Kiselosky, Kathryn Mohr and her husband Jarod, Bryan Lance and his wife Diana and Maura Lance; great grandchildren Logan and Abigail Kvidahl, Fenton Larrisey, Aleena Mohr, Anna and Bryson Lance.
She was also preceded in death by her brother Robert Sine; sister HelenMae Sine Shoemaker Jennings; her niece Mary Carol Shoemaker Jennings Kirwin; son-in-law Donald Iacobacci.
The family would like to extend their deepest and sincerest thanks to the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit nurses and staff for the compassionate care they provided to Madelyn when she needed it most.
Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, Oram Street, West Scranton.
Interment, Cathedral Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorial contributions be made in Madelyn’s honor and memory to St. Patrick’s Parish 1403 Jackson Street, Scranton, PA 18504 or to the Hospice of the Sacred Heart 30 E.D. Preate Drive, Suite 108, Moosic, PA 18507.
Gail Waters
My deepest sympathy Barbara I have missed seeing you both at the Weston Field pool.Praying for the family I loved seeing your mom and her great smile God Bless you all ????????????????❤️
Sandra Kresge
Dear Barbara, Madelyn, Teresa, and Mary : So very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I always knew her age, since she and my mom were born the same year. A large part of my life was brought up around her and your dad. Many good memories. Miss seeing you. My thoughts and prayers are with all of your families. Love, Sandy Kresge
Kateri Lucarelli
Dear Barbara, Madelyn, Teresa, and Mary,
I was very sorry to hear about Aunt Madelyn’s passing. She is once again joined with Uncle Frank. I have such lovely memories of them and your family in the back yard and up the lake. They were my God Parents. Always so kind to me, a big part of my childhood on Sumner Avenue. I will keep them and all of you in my prayers. ❤️????????❤️