Charles F. LaVancha

A Celebration of Life for Charles F. LaVancha, age 66, of Harrisville, will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 4:00PM at the Harrisville Fire Hall with Wayne Arnold officiating and Jim Trainham assisting. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family at Hillside Cemetery in Natural Bridge. Mr. LaVancha passed away on Friday morning, October 3, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary Funeral Home.

He is survived by his wife, Rosemary LaVancha; his children, David (Michelle) LaVancha, of Harrisville, Jessie (Jesse) Burns, of Harrisville, Darek (Jean) LaVancha, of Harrisville, and Aaron Hubbard, of Potsdam; his grandchildren, Brooke (Josh) Hughto, Philip LaVancha, Morgan Finley, Dylan (Sarah) Finley, Breyanna (Nick) Warvel, Gavin, Burns Conner Burns, Elaine LaVancha, Ethan LaVancha and Mack Turturro; his great-grandchildren, Ashton Hughto, Layton Hughto, and Emma Warvel; his siblings, Floyd LaVancha, Lloyd LaVancha, and Blanche (Jim) Trainham; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is predeceased by his son Michael LaVancha; his grandson, Dylan Richards; his great-grandson, Liam Warvel; and his two siblings, Leroy LaVancha and Dawn LaVancha.

Charles was born on April 19, 1959, in Carthage, New York, the son of the late Everett and Harriett Dastouch LaVancha. He attended local schools in Harrisville and went to work in tree service. He married Rosemary Carr on April 19, 1959 in Pilgrim Holiness Church with Rev. Paul Case presiding. Charles joined the Local IBEW 1249 where he worked for various tree services companies including Asplundh and Nelson's over his career.

He had a gift for fixing things and took great pride in working on cars, hunting, and riding side by sides. Above all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren and was always ready to join them in whatever they wanted to do. He enjoyed sharing stories, had a knack for making friends wherever he went, and truly was a friend to everyone he met.

Donations in his memory may be made to Clifton-Fine Lions Club, PO Box 83, Star Lake, NY 13690-0083.