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.
Julia E. Nagle, Scranton, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday. She and her husband, Larry Huddy, were together 26 years. Born in 1954 in Williamsport, PA, she was a graduate of Williamsport High School and later Empire Beauty School, where she became a licensed cosmetologist. She had been employed at Casual Sportswear, the Viewmont Mall, the Castle Smoke Shop and worked alongside Larry in his plumbing & […]
Lucienne Barber, 96, Scranton, died early Wednesday morning in the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit after an illness. She was the widow of Charles Barber who died in 2011. Born in Le Houlme, France she was the daughter of the late Henri and Mathilde Lanquetuit Lecouteux. Lucienne received her formal education in France. […]
Harold R. (Buster) Benner, a resident of St. Joseph’s Center, died November 29th at the Center. Born on February 9, 1977 in Flemington NJ he was the son of Harold R. and Lu Ann Benner. Buster has lived at St. Joseph’s Center since he was 9 years old. He had a wonderful life […]
Ronald Bruno Taroli, Jr., Scranton, passed away after being stricken ill at home on Thanksgiving morning. His wife of 24 years is the former Lori Ann Moore. Born October 16, 1972 in Scranton, he is the son of Ronald Bruno Sr and Patricia Domenick Taroli of Scranton. Ron worked with his dad and his son […]
Maureen Manos McCleary, Lake Ariel, died early Saturday morning in the Geisinger Community Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her husband of 13 years is Thomas McCleary. She adored him. He brought her happiness and adventures. Tom is a talented craftsman. He created a wonderful home where they resided with their dogs Crystal […]
Gerald H. Calderone, Sr., 87, a resident of Wesley Village, formerly of Mountain Top, passed away on Thursday morning at Partridge Tippett Nursing Home. His wife, the former Nancy James, passed away January, 2017. The couple had been married for 63 years. Born January 30, 1931 in Scranton he was the son of the late […]
Mary Ann Kalinich, a resident of the Holy Family Residence, formerly of South Scranton, passed away Friday at the Holy Family Residence after an illness. She was the widow of William C. Kalinich who passed away in 2016. They had been married for 48 years. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late George […]
William R. Straw, Jr. of Harrisburg, formerly of Clarks Summit and Scranton, died Friday after an illness in the UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital. Born in Honesdale, he was the son of the late Rev. Dr. W. Russell and Elizabeth Nordstrom Straw. He attended West Scranton High School. While living in Clarks Summit he attended the […]
Maureen E. Schulte, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 63 years is Robert P. Schulte. Born February 17, 1933 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Toomey Murray. She was a graduate of the West Scranton High School class of […]
Wendy Bema Mead Lowry beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother died peacefully at home after a brief illness. She was born in Plattsburgh,NY to John and Margaret Mead on Sept. 8 1935. She attended Marywood Seminary and graduated from Marywood College. After graduation she taught the severely and profoundly mentally and physically challenged until […]