John Russell Manning
January 25, 1954 ~ April 8, 2017
Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
John Manning, 63, of Utica, died unexpectedly while fishing on Saturday, April 8th.Born January 25, 1954 in Franklin, John was the son of the late Jack Louis and Pauline Marie Barre Manning. He was married to the former Kathleen Orr, who survives.John was self-employed as a landscaper. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He also enjoyed watching and supporting the Rocky Grove High School Basketball games, where his grandsons played. He especially enjoyed helping others, spending time with his family and mentoring his grandsons.In addition to his wife, John is survived by his son, Ryan Manning of Oil City; his daughters, Traci Manning Biltz and her husband, Josh, of Franklin; and Shrya Clayton and her husband, Brad, of Franklin; his step-son, Lee Singleton and his wife, Linda, of Cochranton; and his step-daughters, Tammy Powell and her husband, Bruce, of Cochranton; and Candy Dunn and her husband, Joe, of Winchester, VA.He is also survived by his 9 grandchildren: Mykenzie Biltz, Tyler Clayton, Zacary Clayton, Isaac Clayton, Ashlee Eels, Andrea Dunn, Tyler Powell, Carter Manning, and Gage Manning. Additionally, Mr. Manning is survived by his brother, Charles Manning and his wife, Marsha, of Meadville; and his sister, Paula Anderson and her husband, James, of Cochranton.A memorial service for Mr. Manning will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin PA.To send cards or online condolences, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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so sorry for your loss i was the guy who found him while fishing god bless your family. sincerely douglas titus
John is a good man and will be missed. 3 weeks ago we talked and made plans to go fishing . I was looking froward to seeing John I only have seen him once since we graduated high school, John had called me on messenger chat and I talked him through turning on his phone camera so we could see each other as we chatted. John was amazed he had no idea he could do that, like so many of us old boys modern technology is not something we are used to. John was just tickled we could look at each other and talk. I feel blessed I got to talk see and make plans with my old classmate RIP John you will be missed.
Keith Kuhns
Shyra and family … our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Love and prayers, your Bandits family
Can’t beleive we won’t have coffee again this side of Heaven. ??
Ryan, Shyra and families, our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Hugs, Dick & Janice Boozell
I am keeping your family in my thoughts during this difficult time.
It’s been pretty windy the past few days, you must be testing out your wings. I miss you so much, dad, but I know you’re having the best time with your Papa. I’m so happy to know that you are completely and totally pain free. Plus you’re younger than me now! And that laugh…I’d give anything to hear it again. I hope I continue to make you proud, dad! Forever in my heart. Always on my mind. I love you with all I am! Til we meet again…
I have known John for many years..what a nice guy he was and he had a great sense of humor..he will be sadly missed by many..but we will all see him again some day..my thoughts and prayers are with his family.
I’m so proud to have John as friend. We shared some great times together Looking forward to seeing him again
Johnny had a special place in my heart as I babysat him lots of times when he was little. He was humorous, kind and always fun. Even though we rarely saw each other, I always knew he was around somewhere in these parts. I’ll miss him. Deepest sympathy to Kay and Paula – two of my best friends from my teen years. May God give you all strength and comfort now and in the months to come. Linda Deeter
Our hearts go out to all of you in this sudden loss of your loved one
Carol and Jay Clayton
to my beloved husband. Love you always and forever. Till we meet again.
I’m really going to miss you, pappap.
I’m going to miss hearing you call me “mackie”
I’ll miss hearing your obnoxious laugh while watching a funny TV show
I’m going to miss you picking on me for all of he colors i dye my hair
You are such a great guy, and i’m so blessed to call you my grandpa.
You always knew what is best for me, and you always told me. even if i got annoyed by your lectures, id do anything to hear one again,
ill miss going fishing with you
ill miss sitting in the treestand with you
All of this makes me so sad. its hard to believe. but i just know that you’re in a much better place. and you’re healthy, and happy.
Thank you for all that you have taught me, weather it was how to gut a fish, or make good choices.
I think about you everyday, and i always will.
Love mackie
SHYRA, RYAN, BETTE JO & FAMILIES…KEEPING YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS AT THIS TIME. MAY GOD’S COMFORTING PEACE BE WITH YOU. LOVE YOU ALL…..SHIRLEY & DON