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.
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 […]
William P. Price, South Scranton, died early Friday morning at home after an illness. His wife of 38 years is the former Lynn Kalaus. Born in Uniondale, he was the son of the late Paul W. and Helen Pickering Price. He was a graduate of the Forest City Regional High School. He had been […]
David W. Kraemer, 56, Scranton, formerly of N. Carolina and Maryland, died Friday at home. Born in Scranton, he was the son of Albert G Kraemer, Scranton and the late Eleanor Lodwick Kraemer. He was a graduate of West Scranton High School and served eight years in the United States Navy. He was a project […]
Marylou Muffley Gallagher, Scranton, died Saturday morning in the Community Medical Center’s Intensive Care Unit. She was born in Scranton daughter of Edward Muffley and Joan Raub Muffley both of Scranton. She was a graduate of the former Scranton Technical High School. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church. Also surviving are […]
Carlota Bandru, Scranton, died unexpectedly Friday afternoon in the Hershey Medical Center. Her husband is Joseph Bandru. The couple would have celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary on October 23. She was born in Scranton, daughter of the late Anthony Noto and Emily Noto Judge. She was a graduate of the former Scranton Central High School and also […]
Jean Ann Karius-Horsky, Scranton, died Monday morning in the Moses Taylor Hospital after a long illness. Her husband was Nicholas Horsky. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Iva Karius. She was an active and devoted member of St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. She had been a dedicated hairdresser […]