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Ivan Flanscha Obituary
February 13, 1968 - March 22, 2018
York Township
Ivan Kenneth Flanscha, 50, died at 3:57 p.m. Thursday, March 22, 2018, at York Hospital as a result of injuries received in the line of duty as a Firefighter for York City Fire/Rescue Services. He was the husband of Casey M. (Korth) Flanscha.
Born February 13, 1968 in Oelwein, IA, a son of Judy A. (Dillon) Luckow, and stepson of Floyd Luckow, of New Freedom, he was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Appleby. He was a graduate of York College of Pennsylvania, and Harrisburg Area Community College Fire Academy. He began his professional career with York City Fire/Rescue Services in 1999, and was selected as Firefighter of the Year in 2004.
In addition to his wife, mother, and stepfather, Mr. Flanscha is survived by his maternal grandmother, Betty (Sennett) Guggolz, of Cleveland, TN; three daughters, Sierra M., Selina N., and Savannah N. Flanscha, all of York; two stepchildren, Maya and Gavyn Lehman, both of York; three brothers, William Flanscha, of Glen Rock, and David Appleby and Tony Colafrancesco, both of CA; a; a sister, Brenda Mooney, of CA; a stepbrother, James Luckow, of Baltimore; and three stepsisters, Laurie Minear, of Shrewsbury, Jeanine Jones of West York, and Rebekah Low, of Red Lion.
A private funeral service for friends and family will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Living Word Community Church, 2530 Cape Horn Road, Red Lion, with The Rev. Daniel Biles officiating. Viewing will be 9:30-11 a.m. Burial will be private.
A combined public memorial service for Ivan Kenneth Flanscha, and Zachary John Anthony will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Memorial Hall of the York Fairgrounds. Kuhner Associates Funeral Directors, Inc., 863 South George Street, York, is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National Fallen Firefighters, PO Drawer 498, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
KuhnerAssociates.com
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Tammi
May 12, 2018
I always loved you Ivan, and I always will. ♡
Jody Shover
April 8, 2018
RIP my friend you will live forever in everyone's heart.
Renee Cook
April 5, 2018
Dr Casey, I am so very sorry for your loss. You was wonderful with my twin granddaughters and I recall you speaking of your children and your husband when we was in your office. I saw the love in your eyes when you spoke of your husband. I cannot imagine the pain you are going through. I will be praying for you and your children and the family. Good bless you and I truly thank your husband from the bottom of my heart for his service.
March 29, 2018
RIP. Condolences to all who knew him. Godspeed. Heaven has gained another angel, and when we look in the sky, the brightest star is Ivan.
Elizabeth Axe
March 29, 2018
Flanscha family, thoughts and prayers for you. With sincere sympathy,
Axe family-fellow YSSD students
Amy Lutz-Smith
March 29, 2018
Dr. Casey,
After covering the tragedy all week, it wasn't until this morning when I heard your voice and saw your face from the service yesterday that I realized Ivan was the husband you spoke so lovingly of.
You saved our marriage, and I have no doubt that it was due in part by you sharing the success of your own marriage and hearing how kindly you spoke of your husband. It gave us hope and I could never thank you enough.
My heart breaks for you and the kids and I just wanted you to know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this unimaginable time.
With so much love and light,
Amy (Lutz) and Peter Smith
Cynthia Phillips
March 28, 2018
Judy and family, I am SO sorry. Skye just shared this horrible news with me. Ivan was a hero and will be remembered as one. You are all in my prayers.
Heather Sites
March 28, 2018
Casey,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
Heather Sites and Trumpower Boys
Ward Behrens
March 28, 2018
My prayers go out to the Flanscha family. I had the honor of working with Ivan in the 80's doing flooring. I always remembered Ivan as a very respectful and respectable person. Very kind and ready to laugh at a moments notice. Although I lost touch with him, he would enter my thoughts from time to time, especially when I thought of amazing guitarist's that I knew. Thank you for those memories, Ivan.
Tammy Lazicki
March 28, 2018
Casey and family, I am so so sorry for your loss and the intense pain you must be going through! I pray that you will feel the peace of Christ holding you through this. God bless Ivan for his service and God bless all of his family!
Jenna
March 27, 2018
I'm so deeply saddened by this. I'm so sorry. Your family is in my thoughts & prayers
March 27, 2018
My deepest sympathy to Casey, Tina and children. Ivan was such a kind, gentle guy always greeting you with a warm smile. May he Rest In Peace
Roger Myers
March 27, 2018
My friend,my hero.Rest in peace.We will missed you terribly.God bless your family in this time.
Angie Delp
March 27, 2018
Sorry for your loss my prayers go out to you and your family it is hard when you loss a love one sorry again
Mercedes Johnson
March 27, 2018
Today they lay you to rest. May you rest in paradise. You will missed my prayers are with your family for strength and comfort.
Gone to.soon.
LT Peter "Doc" Wight (retired)
March 27, 2018
Rest easy, sleep well my brother
Know the line has held, your job is done
Rest easy, sleep well
Others have taken up where you fell,
The line has held
Peace, peace, and farewell...
Rest In Peace Brother
LT Peter "Doc" Wight (retired)
March 27, 2018
Anne (Rose) Himes
March 26, 2018
I just want to take a second and say I am sorry for your loss. These firefighters are heroes. My brother is devastated and so are the other firefighters. You, your family and the Firefighters all are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Kevin Brisbon
March 26, 2018
I have not seen Ivan in 30 years, but I grew up with him in Vallejo, California. He was the same guy then as I am sure he was at 50, working hard and helping others. We had sleepovers when we were young, ran the neighborhoods as we got older, but as our paths separated and crossed and separated, I always knew he was a friend I could rely on. I am confident that Ivan added richness to the lives around him; God knew what he was doing. For his wife and family, I pray that you would know fully that the hand of God is near to you. When it is too much to bear, run to The Cross and tell Him. May He give you His strength to bear this.
Please accept our condolences from myself and family.
Chris Carney
March 26, 2018
Ivan was one of the very first friends I made our freshmen year at York College back in 1988. That also makes him my oldest friend in York. All these years later, and he was the only one from college who I still spoke with regularly. He was one of the coolest guys I ever knew and have many fond memories of seeing him play in his band, at his senior recital, or the times we just hung out together. As time went on, we didn't always get to see each other much, but each time we did, it felt like we had just talked last week. He was a good friend and I will miss seeing him. I also share my thoughts and prayers with his children and family. Ivan was such a good man, it saddens me to think what they have lost.
And Ivan, I promise: the next book I write is for you you, man. It's been an honor calling you my friend. Blessed be.
Chuck Van Natter
March 26, 2018
There are no words from me that can ease your grief. Just know that my heart goes out to you. I am so sorry for your loss.
Ann
March 26, 2018
Thank you for your selflessness and sacrifice in keeping the City of York safe. You are truly a hero. May God bring peace and comfort to your family and your fellow firefighters.
Robin T
March 26, 2018
Ivan;
You will be missed. Never have I known a better person or had a better friend...
Jennifer Ecker
March 26, 2018
Thank you for your service, rest in peace.
Mary Kendrick - Young
March 26, 2018
God granted you your wings. Thank you for keeping us safe. Rest in peace
Kimberly Bell
March 26, 2018
Rest In peace
Moises Cuba
March 25, 2018
To one of the best landlords I ever had. Ivan you were such a wonderful person. You will be missed but never forgotten. Your kindness and dedication really made a difference in the lives of those who got to know you. Fly high, rest in peace.
Phyllis Stone
March 25, 2018
I met Ivan a few years ago when he brought his daughter to the York Woodcarver's meeting so she could learn how to carve. He was a very nice man and I could tell he loved his children very much. He once told me he would do anything for them.
You have my deepest condolences in your time of sorrow. Ivan thank you for the love for your community that you would give your life to help others. You sir are a genuine HERO. May you rest in peace.
Tammy Newcomer
March 25, 2018
Dear Dr. Casey and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Thinking of and praying for you.
Mercedes Johnson
March 25, 2018
To the best landlord I ever had was always pleasant & humble. He cared about his tenants. He was like family 9 yrs of knowing you. Ivan you will be missed but never forgotten. May you rest in peace. #hero
Melissa Altland
March 25, 2018
You will never be forgotten. Please watch over your brothers!
RIP Ivan
Jody Shover
March 25, 2018
Ivan was a band mate, had great times together, nicest guy I know, The Shover family offers our condolences, I will never forget him, love ya man.
March 25, 2018
Dr. Casey, My thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Dig deep in your faith. Remember all the wonderful times that your shared. Such a tragedy.
God Bless,
Elaine Moyer
Mark Johnson
March 25, 2018
My heartfelt Condolences to the Flanscha family and the York City Fire Department. I share you grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult and sad time
Jim & Lisa Deeter
March 25, 2018
Casey, keeping you and the family close in our thoughts and prayers. Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss.
Kittie Hake
March 25, 2018
To a brave firedighter may you rest in peace. Thank you for your service to the community. Prayers to your family.
A member of the workers memorial committee, York/Adams County.
John Orendorff
March 25, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with the Flanscha family and the York City Fire Department at this very difficult and sad time. My heartfelt Sympathy to you all. I share you grief.
Gala Y
March 25, 2018
Ivan was most incredible person Ive ever met. He was a good friend, and he was more like a brother to me. It hurts to think that I will no longer be able to see him, talk to him, or spend time with him. But I know that he will live forever in the hearts of the people who loved him.
Miles family
March 25, 2018
Rest in paradise Ivan you are now a angel
Vern and Marie Oversmith
March 25, 2018
Judy and Floyd, and family, Vern and I are so sorry for you loss and ask God to give you His peace that passes all understanding. He is able to wipe away all your tears and comfort you like no other and this is our prayer for you!
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