James Manning

James Manning of North Abington Township died Sunday evening at Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore.  His widow is the former Marie Cino Manning.  The couple was married 45 years.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Kenneth Edward and Louise Miller Manning.  Prior to his retirement, he worked for Roadway, where he safely drove over five million miles. Before becoming a self-employed truck driver, he worked on the family farm.  James was a member of St. John Vianney Church.

Jim loved to farm and share the fruits of his labor with family and friends.  He enjoyed sports with his kids, watching them play and coach basketball. He was extremely generous with a big heart.  Jim will be missed by all.

Also surviving are two sons: James Manning and his fiancé Jamie Zellers of Easton, and Michael Manning and his wife Brooke of Dublin, California; daughter Theresa Nace of Wyomissing; brothers Paul of North Abington Township, and Robert of Montrose; sisters Alice Kuchner, Ohio, Elizabeth Ellenburg, Napa, California, Carol Zick, Kingsley, and Anne Manning, Baylor's Lake; three grandchildren: Michael, Chase, and Jett; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Sharon Manning, brother John Manning, and sister Irene Basalyga.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the care given to Jim by Hospice of the Sacred Heart.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday by Father Kirwin at St. John Vianney Church, 704
Montdale Rd, Scott, PA 18447 .   Friends may call on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of mass at the church.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit,
PA  18411 .