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Barbara Mankey Obituary

WILKES-BARRE — Barbara Ann Mankey (Barr), 53, went to her eternal home on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, surrounded by loved ones at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital in Wilkes-Barre.

Barbara was born Sept. 2, 1964, to the late Ralph R. and Barbara S. Barr of Washington. Barb was a 1982 graduate of Washington High School and attended median school in Pittsburgh. In 1992, she married Larry Mankey, of Prosperity, who survives. In addition to her mother, Barbara is survived by her daughter, Amber Mankey and her daughter, Ava; and a son, Jacob Mankey (and his fiancee Loren). She is also survived by her brothers, John (Jack), Daniel and Jeffery Barr as well as several in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Barbara will be greatly missed by many. She was always willing to help others. She gave much of her time to the Benton Area Wrestling Club where she spent several years as the club president. Barbara enjoyed painting and crafts, some of which she spent selling at Retherford's Farm Market in Benton and for a brief time owned her own small business, Barbie's Bark'in Biscuits. While living in Washington, she was employed at Country Meadows. She was a long-time employee of Wilkes-Barre General Hospital until 2012.

The family has decided to hold memorial services in both Benton and Washington at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to start the Barb Mankey Fund to help kids who do not have the money to wrestle. Any donations may be sent to Larry Mankey, 23 Sunset Lake Road, Shickshinny, PA 18655.

Funeral arrangements were by the Clarke Piatt Funeral Home Inc., 6 Sunset Lake Road, Hunlock Creek.

Published by Times Leader from Dec. 19 to Dec. 20, 2017.
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Pam Lindsay

December 13, 2022

Sorry for your loss.

Tammy Glendenning

December 20, 2017

I dont have the words to express how much you will be missed ... You were always a beautiful,creative,loving person ! All of your family has treated me like one of their own and its not something i will ever forget ! I pray you have found peace and know you are loved and missed by many !

Melony Szepesi

December 20, 2017

So sorry for your loss......Barb and I were great friends in our younger years........I have so many awesome memories with her......may God give you strength in your time of loss......I am praying for you.

Pam Lindsay

December 20, 2017

Barb was a beautiful person, and a long time friend, one of those true friends, that you don't see very much, but you know they are still there, I will miss her very much, but she will remain in my heart forever.

Tammie HALL

December 20, 2017

Barbara will be missed. She leaves memories that bring smiles to the heart of those who know her best. Although painful now, we will keep in mind God's assured promises to get through tomorrow.

Lee

December 19, 2017

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