1941
Jimmy
2011
Jimmy Vanstone
January 28, 1941 — August 19, 2011
James W. Vanstone (Jimmy 3x5), 70 of Edinboro passed away August 19, 2011. He was born in Northeast PA on January 28, 1941, son of the late Ralph and Beth Vanstone.
During the Vietnam War he served as a helicopter radio repairman with the 25th (Tropical Lightning Division) United States Army. After graduating from Edinboro University, Jimmy was a speech therapist with the Intermediate Unit #5 in the Fort LeBoeuf school district for 25 years.
Trying his hand at other occupations in his long enjoyable life included working at Penn Union, the Agway Farm Store, as an Associate Private Investigator and two years finding homes for exchange high school students from this area with those from South America.
Jimmy was always happy to be working with people of all ages. He tried to practice sharing his sense of humor and love for all people. If you didn't have a smile he would gladly give you one of his.
James had been an active member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Edinboro. Further spiritual life was experienced in over 26 years in AA. James was the current commander of the Edinboro American Legion Post 439, also he was a Pennsylvania State Education Association member. Known as a “Dog Whisperer” he always owned at least one dog and often gave loving care for other's pets while they were away.
He is survived by his wife, Loretta, a daughter, Stacey Vanstone Weber, and her husband Derrick, of Youngsville, PA, a step daughter, Amy Hesse and her husband, Michael, of Ann Arbor, MI; a step son, GySgt. Vincent Koscielniak USMC, and his wife, Stacey, living in Florida. He is also survived by a sister Mimi Polvino, three grandchildren, Dylan, Caleb and Cameron, and several nieces and nephews.
Glunt Funeral Home in Edinboro will handle arrangements. However there will be no calling hours. A celebration of a fun life will be held at 6:00 pm on Monday, August 22, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church of Edinboro, with Rev. Matthew T. Falco officiating. There will be Military Honors following the service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Edinboro American Legion Post 439, 200 Fairway Drive, Edinboro, or the First Presbyterian Church of Edinboro, 4281 Route 6N, Edinboro, PA 16412. To send condolences please visit www.gluntfuneralhome.com.
During the Vietnam War he served as a helicopter radio repairman with the 25th (Tropical Lightning Division) United States Army. After graduating from Edinboro University, Jimmy was a speech therapist with the Intermediate Unit #5 in the Fort LeBoeuf school district for 25 years.
Trying his hand at other occupations in his long enjoyable life included working at Penn Union, the Agway Farm Store, as an Associate Private Investigator and two years finding homes for exchange high school students from this area with those from South America.
Jimmy was always happy to be working with people of all ages. He tried to practice sharing his sense of humor and love for all people. If you didn't have a smile he would gladly give you one of his.
James had been an active member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Edinboro. Further spiritual life was experienced in over 26 years in AA. James was the current commander of the Edinboro American Legion Post 439, also he was a Pennsylvania State Education Association member. Known as a “Dog Whisperer” he always owned at least one dog and often gave loving care for other's pets while they were away.
He is survived by his wife, Loretta, a daughter, Stacey Vanstone Weber, and her husband Derrick, of Youngsville, PA, a step daughter, Amy Hesse and her husband, Michael, of Ann Arbor, MI; a step son, GySgt. Vincent Koscielniak USMC, and his wife, Stacey, living in Florida. He is also survived by a sister Mimi Polvino, three grandchildren, Dylan, Caleb and Cameron, and several nieces and nephews.
Glunt Funeral Home in Edinboro will handle arrangements. However there will be no calling hours. A celebration of a fun life will be held at 6:00 pm on Monday, August 22, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church of Edinboro, with Rev. Matthew T. Falco officiating. There will be Military Honors following the service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Edinboro American Legion Post 439, 200 Fairway Drive, Edinboro, or the First Presbyterian Church of Edinboro, 4281 Route 6N, Edinboro, PA 16412. To send condolences please visit www.gluntfuneralhome.com.
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