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.
John D. James (J.D.), 91, of South Abington Twp, passed away Sunday, May 28th at Willowbrook Assisted Living. His wife of 67 years, Jean Sykes James, died May 10, 2016. Born in Scranton, PA, son of the late David and Elizabeth Evans James, he graduated from Scranton Central High School, Keystone College, and attended the […]
Leo P. Higgins Jr. of Scranton, passed away Tuesday evening at the Pavilion of the Holy Family Residence. He was married to the former Marilyn McDonough Duffy. The couple would have celebrated their 42nd anniversary on July 5th. Born January 25, 1932 in Scranton, “Butch”, as he was affectionately known, was the son of the […]
Edith “Edie” Davis, West Scranton, died Monday in the Regional Hospital of Scranton after a brief illness. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Palmer and Elizabeth Clark Davis. She was a graduate of West Scranton High School and prior to her retirement she was employed as an office clerk at the […]
Josephine Salvia, a resident of the Gino J. Merli Veteran Center, died early on Mother’s Day morning. She was the widow of John Salvia, Sr. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family in the Lynn Cemetery, Springville, PA.
Thomas J. Quinn, Ph.D., 54, of Elmhurst, passed on to eternal life on Friday morning at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia following an illness. At the time of his death, he was surrounded by his loving family. Born in Scranton, son of Jane O’Malley Quinn of Dunmore and the late Thomas P. Quinn, Tom […]
Marie Gallagher passed away peacefully on May 11 at her home in Arlington, VA. She was born Marie E. Ferguson in 1933, the daughter of Robert and Margaret(nee’ Mclaughlin) Ferguson. She was one of ten children raised on Duncan Street in Minooka and was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish. She was a graduate of South Catholic […]
Edward F. Occhipinti, East Scranton, died late Thursday in the Regional Hospital of Scranton after an illness. His wife of 61 years is the former Rosemary McCauley. Born in Scranton, he was the son of Anthony and Florence Magnotta Occhipinti. He was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School and went on to earn a […]
Thomas W. “Tucker” Ward, 90, West Scranton, died Tuesday in the Scranton Healthcare Center after an illness. His wife is the former Arlene Miller. The couple would have been married 68 years in June. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Jacob and Gertrude Morris Ward. He retired as a courier for […]
Paul Tadieski, Clarks Summit, died Late Wednesday in the Geisnger Medical Center, Danville after an illness. Born 1946 in Scranton he was the son of the late Stanley, Sr and Sally Haduck Tadieski. He was educated in Scranton Public Schools. Paul had worked for the former Marjol Battery in Throop. He was of the Catholic […]
Charles (Chick) H. Reese, 92, of Scranton, passed peacefully on April 16th, Easter morning, surrounded by his family at Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was the widower of Lois J. Reese, who died June 15, 2015. The couple had been married for sixty years. Chick lovingly recounted meeting Lois (his girl), for the first time. She and her sister sang at […]