Obituary of V. James Durbano

Rev. V. James Durbano, age 71, of Marcus Hook, PA passed away on October 22, 2022 at his home in Claymont, DE. Born to Vincent J. and Etta Hildred Ash Durbano in Chester, PA, he graduated from Penn Crest H.S., class of 1968. A resident of Marcus Hook for many years, he also resided in Linwood, PA. Jim received his Theological Seminary degree from Asbury University, Class of 1973 and his Masters of Divinity (MDIV) in 1976. Jim served as a Pastor with the United Methodist Faith in Linwood, Cokesbury, East Stroudsburg, Friendship, Trevose, and Huntingdon Valley Churches. He enjoyed coaching baseball, was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan as well as a history buff. In addition to his late parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Alice Morrison Durbano who died in 2019. Rev. Durbano is survived by his sons, James P. (Toni) and David A. Durbano; 5 grandchildren, Rachel, Clara, Norah, Bryce and Emily, 3 sisters, Wanda Beachboard, Florence Scibala, and Linda Crossman. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 9:00-10:00 AM at Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Rd, Garnet Valley, PA followed by Funeral Services at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Lawn Croft Cemetery, Linwood, PA. Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.paganofuneralhome.com.