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.
Joseph J. Bandru December 17, 2011 Joseph J. Bandru, South Scranton, died Saturday morning in the VNA Hospice at the Community Medical Center after an illness. His wife was the former Carlota Noto who passed away on October 14, 2011. The couple would have been married 41 years on October 23. Born […]
Leona Mae Williams, 98, died Tuesday morning at the St. Mary’s Villa where she resided for the past 7 years. She formerly resided at the Hayes-McDade Apartments, Clarks Summit and in West Scranton. She was the wife of Tudor Williams who died in 1989. Born in Scranton, […]
Charles S. Holman, Jr. December 12, 2011 Charles S. Holman, Jr., Palm Beach, Florida, and Scranton, Pennsylvania, died Monday afternoon in the Northeast PA Regional Hospice Unit at the Regional Hospital of Scranton after and illness. Born in Scranton, he was the son of […]
Paul “Snuffy” Laskowski November 24, 2011 Paul “Snuffy” Laskowski, Scranton died early Thursday morning in the Northeast Pennsylvania Hospice Unit at the Regional Hospital of Scranton after an illness. His wife was the former Rita M. Baker who died November 13, 2011. The couple would have been married 60 years in January. Born […]
Evelyn D. Williams, 86, of Scranton died Thursday in the Hospice Community Care Center, Dunmore. She was the widow of Arthur Williams, Sr. who died in 1996. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the Late George W and Catherine Owen Dicker. She was a graduate of West Scranton High School. A member […]
Giuseppina "Josephine" Bartolini November 16, 2011 Giuseppina "Josephine" Bartolini of Scranton died Wednesday morning at the Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania. Her husband was the late Primo Bartolini who passed away in 2003. Born in Annifo, Italy, daughter of the late Amadeo and Giuseppina Pagliarini, she was a member of St. Ann’s Basilica Parish. Prior to […]
Rita M. Laskowski November 13, 2011 Rita M. Laskowski, Scranton, died Sunday evening in the Northeast Hospice at the Regional Hospital of Scranton. Her husband is Paul L. Laskowski. The couple would have been married 60 years in January. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Adeline Baker. She was […]
John Petrillo November 2, 2011 John Petrillo, Scranton, died Wednesday in the VNA Hospice Inpatient Unit at the Community Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in the Bunker Hill Section of Scranton, he was the son of the late Rocco and Mildred Sakson Petrillo. Johnny was a […]
Jean S. Snyder November 2, 2011 Jean S. Snyder, 90, a resident of Allied Skilled Nursing Center, formerly of the Dunmore Highrise, died early Wednesday morning in the Moses Taylor Hospital. Her husband of 41 years was Harry H. Snyder who died in 2003. […]
Edward J. Golo, Sr., a resident of the Clarks Summit Senior Living Center, formerly of Scranton died Saturday morning in the Moses Taylor Hospital after an illness. His wife of 72 years is the former Mary Elizabeth Pfaff. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Martha Grayek Golo. He was a graduate […]