Lori Fyock
Ken, you will be deeply missed by many. I thank you for giving so many people such wonderful memories. Our Dolly was so fortunate to have you as her 4th grade teacher. She treasures all the memories from that year. I only hope you know how many lives you touched.
Until we meet again….
Joe and Mary Ann Hockman
Our sympathy to all the family. We had connections to most of the family through the years. Our son Joe was good friends with Chris. I made Pysanky Eggs with Kelly. I met Laurie and Madeline through Immaculate Conception Church and also met Ed and Mary there too. And even exercised with Mary. To all of you, sending you thoughts of peace and strength to ease your sorrow and lift your spirit. God bless you all. Mary Ann and Joe
Paul and Jackie Syktich Family
Kenny will be greatly missed by all. He was a fantastic cousin with a great sense of humor. Any time Kenny was around, people would be laughing. God must have needed another Angel. We love Kenny and are fortunate to have so many fond memories.
Love, Paul, Jackie, Rachel & Matt, Erika & Josh, Garret & Sydnee
Jack,Ronna,Jon &Amber Vesnesky
To Kelly and family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Susan Summers & Kaeleb Bell
Sending our deepest condolences to the Vancas family. Kenny was truly an amazing person and great teacher.
tom hopkins
Kenny was a great kid when I taught him in high school. he was always kind and respectful he refused to call me tom it was always Mr. Hopkins. I will miss seeing him.
Cindy Britton
I will miss you, my dear old friend.
Paul Gardner
I’m very sad to see you go…….buen viaje a cielo amigo
Denise Miller
So sad to hear of Kenny’s passing. I have so many awesome memories of Kenny. He and Jim were always together and Mitch loved Mr. V. He would always talk about him like he was a super hero, which after I got to know him I quickly realized what Mitch was talking about. There was always joy and laughter and stories around Kenny. We always joked about his pantry having everything and anything. He will be missed by so many!
Kelly and Chris so sorry for your loss, may you find peace in the memories you have of a dad who truly loved you guys. He always had stories about you and your families. I passed him about everyday leaving Curtis Park from a visit with the grands.
Laurie, the joy I saw in Kenny with you and Madeline was beautiful. May you hold onto that love you shared with him as you Mourn his loss.
Madeline, you were a special girl in Kenny’s life. He would tell pappy Jim how he needed to go do this or that for Madeline. He loved you.
May you all find joy in your sorrow as you mourn the loss of such a wonderful man who has left countless memories for so many.
In our thoughts and prayers,
Denise, Rob, Hunter
Mr and Mrs Robert Sr
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Dustin Cowfer
I’ll surely miss you Mr.V! You were by far my most favorite teacher of all time and I know you’ll be up there just swinging those golf clubs away everyday from here on out! I’ll be sure to see you again someday! Rest in peace Mr.V
Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Mease
Sincere condolences for your loss.
Debra Miller
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to your family.
Jeanne Teats Callahan and Family
Our thoughts and prayers to Ken’s family. Sorry to hear of his passing.
Lisa Coble
One of my favorite teachers.I will miss him.Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Douglas Watson
Deepest sympathies to the Vancas Family, it truly was a privilege to call Kenny friend :(
Beetle and Dorothy Mann
We are so sorry for your loss Laurie and family. A good man has been taken much too soon.
Wilma Williams Frank
Sorry for your loss Laurie and family. He was a great guy and a great teacher.
Lisa Coble
One of my favorite teachers.I will miss him.Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Laura Vanscoyoc
Blaine & Deborah Koontz
Ken was a very dear friend. I sincerely enjoyed watching Steeler & PSU football with him in his man cave. His daily 1:30 PM golf outing brought many of his friends together for many years of fun and friendship. He will be dearly missed by many. He has left us way to soon. May he rest in peace and par all of the golf courses in heaven!
Deb and Jeff Wakefield
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God Bless you and keep you all at peace during this difficult time. Laurie and Madeline please know that you can always call if you need anything. Ken will be watching over all of you. May he be at peace and pain free.
Harry Nelson
susan teats
Prayers to the family and God Bless
Jean Jehu
Lori and family I am so sorry for your loss!
Dewey Raymond
May you know the comfort of the Lord’s love and presence.
gene ” hack ” hensal
my condolences to the family
i knew kenny, from playing slow pitch softball against him
he playing for osceola, and me for madera
always had a good time, having a few drinks after the games, and just enjoyed being around kenny
he was always, always, smiling and laughing
would see him later at the elks country club in philipsburg
still smiling, always upbeat
will miss seeing him,,,,,,,,,,,, gene hensal
Ken & Ree Grossmer
We are so very sorry for your family’s loss. Ken was a wonderful man and an excellent friend. We are lifting you all in prayer at this time and may he forever rest in peace.
Bill Guenot
Sorry for your loss
Joann Buynak
So sorry for your loss
Mayor Ida Reams
Our prayers and condolences for the family and friends of Ken, he certainly will be missed in our community.
Thomas Bryan Mary Burkett
Linda and Nicholas Baney Joe Lego
Arnie and Anna Marie Foradori
Kelly, Kris and families,
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. Ken will be sadly missed and he will be remembered in our prayers.
Raymond Pezalski
Our condolences to Ken’s family for their loss. He will be missed not only by his family but also his friends. Ken was a fun-loving person who always made people laugh. Our deep sympathy.
Ray and Cindy Pezalski
Regina Swatsworth
Love and Prayers to Laurie, Madeline, and Family. Deepest sympathy for your loss.
He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge. Psalm 91:4
Colleen (McKay) Rumberger
Well Mr. V
What can I say but how much fun you made working at the pool. You were quite the jokester and prankster and always had a good laugh for us. You taught so many of our kids and left an everlasting impression on each one of them. Not many people can do that. You always had a smile on your face every time I saw you. You enjoyed your life and knew how to have fun. You will be sadly missed by your community and all of us who knew you. R.I.P. May your family take comfort in knowing you are now in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ and that you are home. My thoughts and prayers to your family.
Chuck Mignot
My deepest sympathy for all of the family and Friends. God Bless all!! He was a great man and old friend.
Garry and Pam Kephart family
Prayers and condolences to the Ken Vancas family. We’re thankful for the good influence of Ken as teacher to our children. God bless you all. Psalm 23.
Dennis and Linda Martin
So sorry for your loss …you and your families are in our prayers
michael eminhizer
He was a good person and a good teacher to me.
he would be down at pool .make sure the childern
have fun .He was my teacher in 5th grade at osceola mills
elemantry school.When mr vancas lived on stone street.
i lived on blanchard st. one street up from him.
There was an aley behind our house
He gone but knot forgotten. your old neighbor the eminhizer’s
Neil Corman
My deepest, deepest, sympathy to all of Ken’s family and friends. It was such a shock, to me, when I learned of his passing. I had the privilege to work with Ken for many years at Osceola. He was always there for me to pick me up when I was having a bad day. Always smiling and joking around. A very fun loving guy who NEVER COMPLAINED about anything, was very appreciative of anything you did for him, never asked for anything, and was ALWAYS THERE to lend a hand.
Ken was always dependable. He is what kept me going. We ALWAYS counted how many Mondays were left till the end of the year, and then, till retirement. You could NEVER trip him up on it either. He always knew!! So, so, many memories and GREAT TIMES. He will sorely be missed. Anytime that he saw me, he ALWAYS said hello and took the time to get caught up with me. Again, my deepest, deepest, sympathies.
Kim/Ashley Wagner, Becky/Steve Brown, Deb Auman
Kris/Kelly,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your families. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loved one rest in peace.
Brad Whoolery
First I want to say how saddened I am of Ken’s passing.I want his entire family to know that they are in our thoughts and prayers.Ken wasn’t just a friend he was a brother to me and I will miss him greatly.We are so sorry that we are not at home but know that you are very much in our hearts and prayers.
Brad and Pat Whoolery
Tony and Cheryl Villella
RIP Kenny ,,You will be sadly missed by many ,will always remember the Hotel days ,say hello to John and Cindy and if you see Black Betty tell her i love her,,Tony will certainly miss you this year golfing !!
Jeannie Yarger
What a sad sad day. Kenny was one of my son’s favorite teachers. He was a very kind, compassionate teacher. Later I met him socially and I realized what a nice person he was. God bless his family.
George and Rita Sankey
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Laurie, Madeline and the Vancas family.
Linda Archer
Great guy!! Both Craig and Brent had you as their teacher. It was the best school year ever for both of them. You were a good friend. Arch and I enjoyed bringing Hunter to fish at your pond. My thoughts and prayers to all of the family. I have so many good memories!! You were truly awesome……
John & Linda Matia
Laurie, Kelly, Kris and families,
No words can say how we feel. How sad it is for Ken to pass so quickly. Going to miss all the great stories from OME. Our deepest sympathy to you all. May God Bless you with Strength and Comfort. Love and Prayers, John & Linda
MIKE
David and Jo Ellen Simcox
Tina and Clem Warner
Our condolences to the family. Thoughts and prayers our with you all.
Ryan, Dylan, Corey, and Cindy Harter
Our deepest and dearest sympathy goes out to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
larryb
Jerry & Debbie Deao
Extending our sympathy and prayers to all of Ken’s family. May you cherish all the good memories.
Debbie Pleskonko & family
Ken’s class was always my first one in the morning during my days at Osceola. I will always remember how he was always in a good mood early in the morning and carried it through the entire day. You were a lucky student if you had Mr V in fourth grade. RIP my friend, you will be missed by all.
Rita (Keith) Frank
Please take comfort in knowing that Ken is at peace and with a large group of his family and friends. I fondly recall times at my parent’s home in Newtown when the guys played cards and ate snacks and drank beer and solved world problems. It was great! !!! Ken was a good mentor to my nephew Nick after John passed. Thank God For him.
Linda and Dan Danko
Our sincere sympathy to the Vancas family. Ken brightened the days of students and staff alike at Osceola Mills Elementary the many years we worked together. Rest in Peace Mr. Vancas!
Scott Webster
My condolences to family and countless friends. Ken will be dearly missed.
Ron and Joyce Vancas Howard
Our heartfelt condolences go out to your family Kenny. I was very sad to hear of your passing. Life is so fragile and so very short. I know you touched he lives of many and they are so blessed.
Gin Clemence
Sincerest sympathy to all the family. Ken was so special.
John Vantine
Ken was a wonderful friend and brother whom I met in June 1969 as freshmen at Bloomsburg. I have been in touch with him over these many years and spoke regularly over the phone. This is a terrible surprise to me. I will miss his infectious laugh and sense of humor. He was a tremendous friend and wonderful man. My deepest sympathies to all. I hope to see him again in heaven!! John A Vantine
Jesse Butterbaugh
So sorry for loss Ken was a great guy who touched a lot of people with his kindness. I will miss you on Sunday’s at the moose. Rest in peace
James P. Vancas
It is with deep sadness that I found out about Kenny’s passing. My prayers go out to his children, grandchildren and other members of his immediate family. Rest in peace Kenny. Sincerely.
Ronald “Buck ” Petrosky jr
remembering coach Ken Vancas, Taught me a lot about football and life thur sports. I will always remember him ascoach. Glade I got to talk with him a few times the last couple months. All his family is in our prayers! Never will be forgotten. May God bless you Ken you are in a better place now!
Jim and Jamie Washell
May your faith and love of family and friends comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Danny Dugan
A good man. G.R.H.S.
Dede gieseke
You not only taught me in fifth grade but taught 2 of my daughters as well. You were a very special person who was loved by many. May God comfort your family.
Brandon McCliment
I worked with Ken my first two years at OME, he was always kind and generous . He was the quickest and funniest person I have ever met in my life. I have my fingers crossed that I will meet somebody like him again someday. The last time I saw him he invited my daughter and I to go fishing in his pond…..that is Ken in a nutshell.