Obituary of Joan Marie Flesch

Joan Marie Flesch, age 76 of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, surrounded by loved ones. Joan was born July 17, 1947 in Dubuque, IA, a daughter of Francis and Mary (Burns) McKenna. Joan worked as an RN for Guthrie Clinic and was a member at Holy Child Catholic Church in Mansfield, PA. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, attending the Red Hat Society events, being a member of the Ladies Guild, along with gardening and reading. Joan is survived by her husband, David Flesch; daughters Amy (Kurt) Doolittle of Melbourne, FL, Gail Flesch-Franco of Bon Aqua, TN, and Carla Jankowski of Leola, PA; grandchildren Lindsey Felt, Justin Felt, Luke Jankowski, Kyle Jankowski, Harlowe Doolittle, and Claire Doolittle; and brother Michael (Mary) McKenna. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, September 2, 2023 from 12-1pm at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main Street Mansfield, PA. A memorial service will follow at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Mansfield Fireman's Ambulance Association.