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.
Carolyn Ann Lavelle of Dunmore, PA, died on Christmas Day, December 25th, at the Bridge at Elan in Scranton, PA. She was 80 years old. Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Thomas and Jean Burkavitch Lavelle, Carolyn attended St. Patrick’s grade and high schools in Scranton before graduating from Marywood College with a degree […]
Desie Cerato, Scranton, passed away Saturday in the Regional Hospital of Scranton after an illness. Her husband of 56 years was Michael Cerato. Desie was born September 16, 1946, in Manhattan, New York and was the daughter of the late John and Anna Mayo Bakas. She was a graduate of the Plains Memorial High School. […]
Louis Edward Armbruster, Jr. December 4, 2024 Louis Edward Armbruster, Jr., 87, Scranton, passed away at his home Wednesday morning. His wife of 68 years is the former Kay Dorsey. Born in 1937 in Scranton, he was the son of Louis Edward, Sr. and Elizabeth Youngblood Armbruster. He attended Scranton schools and was a lifelong […]
Georgann Fetten, 72, of Scranton and formerly of Bronx, NY, unexpectedly passed awayDecember 3 rd at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. Her husband of 23 years is Robert Fetten. Born in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Helen Innes – Mulvey. Shewas a graduate of St. Helena Business High School […]
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Salvatore John Giumento of Dunmore, Pennsylvania. He peacefully passed away on November 29th at Allied Services Hospice Center after a courageous 41 year battle with Muscular Dystrophy. He is a beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, and Friend. He is missed deeply by […]
Robert Pitcavage, November 14, 2024 Robert Pitcavage, Peckville, passed away Thursday afternoon in the Riverview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wilkes Barre after a battle with Glioblastoma. Born November 10, 1957 in Scranton he was the son of the late Stanley and Mary Krishak Pitcavage. Educated in local schools, Bob work throughout the area as […]
John “Johnny” Revie, III passed away Wednesday afternoon in the Nazareth HospitalPhiladelphia. Johnny was born April 4, 1981, in Susquehanna, PA., and was the son of John “Jack”and Elaine Troisi Revie of Harford. Although Johnny’s chronological age is 43, he spenta lifetime as “mischievous and loveable forever ‘Terrible Two!’” He was fortunate tohave two loving […]
Kenneth “Kenny” Joseph Borzacchini, 70, the unofficial Mayor of White Mills, passed away on Tuesday November 12, 2024, after sustaining injuries in a tragic scooter accident. Born February 27, 1954, in Yonkers, he was the son of the late Freddy and Isabella Borzacchini. Kenny was a man whose spirit, warmth and unmatched humor touched everyone […]
Ann Marie Bianco McCool, 90, of Scranton, passed away following a brief illness on Monday, October 21-the date of her mother’s birthday to join her in heaven. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of Angelo A. Bianco and the former Blanche Genello. She received her education at Dunmore High School, before her first job […]
Frederick C. Ferber of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Pleasant Mount Pennsylvania, went home to be with the Lord, unexpectedly after a short illness, Friday, October 18, 2024 at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. He was welcomed into Heaven on his 89th birthday. Fred was predeceased by his parents, Ruth and Seth Ferber and brother William […]