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.
Lisa Marie Richards, Scranton, passed away Sunday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg after an illness. Survived by her husband Randy Richards. Born 1973 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Thomas Prezkop and Rosemary Karsnak Manko. She was a graduate of North Pocono High School. She also earned a medical assistant and certified […]
Warren W. “Niney” Maxson, of Scranton, died Tuesday, September 22, 2020 peacefully in the Moses Taylor Hospital after an illness. His wife of 53 years was the former Phyllis Ann Jones. Born April 19, 1932 in Scranton, he was the son of the late Herbert E., Sr. and Gertrude Morgan Maxson and was a 1950 […]
Ronald Miller, North Scranton, died Thursday morning at home after being stricken ill. His wife of 54 years is the former Mary Karen McDonnell. Born 1939 in Scranton, he was the son of the late Charles and Lucille Jenkins Miller and was a graduate of the Scranton Technical High School. Prior to his retirement he […]
Arlene J. Biemuller, a resident of Willowbrook Place, Clarks Summit, formerly of West Scranton, died Saturday afternoon in the Geisinger Community Medical Center after being stricken ill. She was the widow of Wilhelm “Wil” Biemuller who died in 2017. The couple had been married 56 years. Born 1934 in Scranton, she was the daughter of […]
Joseph P. Perrone, Dunmore, passed away Thursday at home after a brief illness surrounded by family. Born March 21, 1948 in Scranton, he was the son of the late Samuel Perrone and Anna Noto Perrone. He graduated president of his class from Old Forge High School and Kings College. Joe retired Sergeant First Class from the United States Army Reserves. He retired from the Lackawanna Human Development […]
Jennifer Marie Caswell, 38, of Scranton, died Monday morning at Geisinger Hospital in Danville. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of Margaret Murphy Caswell and the late Ernest Caswell. She attended Northeast Educational Intermediate Unit in Dunmore. Jennifer loved her family, her St. Joseph’s family, and her dog, Noodles. She was a vivacious, beautiful angel […]
Anne M. Speicher, 89, passed away peacefully on Aug. 30, 2020, at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Anne was predeceased by her loving husband, Charles A. Speicher; her parents, Peter and Anne Lynott. Anne is survived by her four children, Patricia Speicher-Werbner (Steve), Dr. Peter Speicher, Charles Speicher (Sue), Shaun Speicher (Mary Beth); her […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Marc Raider, Clark Summit resident, on August 15, 2020 at the age of 72, after a long illness. Jeff was a graduate of Hobart College, received a Master’s in Social Work at New York University and received a law degree from St. John’s […]
Mary Lou McNulty, West Scranton, died early Friday morning at home after being stricken ill. Born 1954 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Henry A and Aloise Barrett McNulty. A1972 graduate of West Scranton High School, she was awarded Miss Congeniality by her classmates, a title she exemplified her entire life. She […]
Guy “Tripp” Merritt, 52, Pittston, passed away Monday at Wilkes Barre General Hospital after being stricken ill at home. His wife is the former Pamela Miller. He was the son of the late Guy Merritt, Jr. and Linda Wallace Merritt. Tripp attended schools in North Carolina and University of North Carolina, Charlotte. He was a […]