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.
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 […]
Cecelia Lynett Haggerty passed away Oct. 5, 2024 at her home at 1524 Adams Ave., Dunmore, surrounded by her children, their spouses and her 28 grandchildren. She was the widow of Atty. James J. Haggerty, who passed away in 2011. They were married for close to 45 years at the time of his death. Born in Scranton, […]
Cathy D. Collins, 70, of Scranton, passed away Thursday morning at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit in Dunmore. Her husband Albert Collins passed away in 2007. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Joan Farley – Wolf. She was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School. Prior to retirement, […]
Marianne Cimino Lynch, 87, of Scranton, passed away peacefully Thursday morning at St. Mary’s Villa surrounded by family. Marianne was called home by her son Tommy Lynch, who passed away 11 days prior. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Mary Famularo Cimino. She was a graduate of Scranton Technical […]
Larry D. Smith, Scranton, passed away Thursday evening at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center with his son by his side. Born 1957 in St. Louis, Missouri, he was the son of the late Ted Hemphill and Lilly Mae Burley and was educated in Scranton schools and was a graduate of the former Scranton Technical […]