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.
Janet Gallagher Miller, 61, Minooka, passed away Monday morning in the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit surrounded by her loving family. Born 1959 she was the daughter of Dorothy Driscoll Gallagher and the late John Gallgher and was a graduate of the former Bishop Klonoski High School. Janet was of the Catholic faith. […]
Joe Gibbons passed away on Monday, October 18th in the Regional Hospital of Scranton. His wife of 36 years, Mary Ellen Knowles, his son Doug, his daughter Liz, his daughter-in-law Megan Compaine, and his son-in-law Malcolm Cooper were by his side. Joe was born in Pittston, PA to the late Eugene and Mary McNamara Gibbons. […]
Nicole Rusyn Lutz October 18, 2021 Nicole Lutz, Olyphant, passed away on October 18, 2021 after a brief illness. She was the wife of Dwayne R. Lutz, who died in 2016. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of Nicholas Rusyn and the late Rose Marie Fabian Rusyn. She was a graduate of Scranton Preparatory […]
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 […]