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Aaron Manko Obituary

MANKO , Aaron Michael On June 23, 2011, Aaron Michael Manko , beloved son of Gary and Christine Manko (nee Lukosavich) of Reisterstown, MD; cherished grandson of William and the late Anne Lukosavich and the late Rolf and Lillian Manko; loving brother of Rachel Manko of Baltimore, Marc Manko of Beaver Creek, CO, and Brianna Manko of Baltimore.
Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane on Monday, June 27, at 1 PM. Interment Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery - Berrymans Lane. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to Helping Up Mission, 1029 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. In mourning at 12608 Mt. Laurel Court, Reisterstown, MD 21136
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Published by Baltimore Sun on Jun. 24, 2011.

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Louis Domenici

June 18, 2025

I remember a great day at the paint ball birthday and how much fun my sons had with Aron and Mark. I will always cherish those family get togethers. Gary and Chris you and your family will always be in my prayers

Lou

Debi Osborne

June 18, 2024

Cris and family,
Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this time concerning Aaron.
Thinking of you always and hoping all is well

Gary Cofflin

June 18, 2019

Aaron you are truly missed my many family and friends. I didnt know you personally, however I did no your father. He was and still is my Doctor. He spoke proudly of you and always loved you no matter what situation you were in.

July 11, 2011

Dear Cris - my compass in life from time to time. How many people you have helped, how tough you have had to be in so many hard times. My heart hurts for you & your family. May Aaron be resting in the arms of God finally in peace. You are a wonderful mother & your family is in my prayers. Sending more love than you can imagine to an amazing woman- Mary Kruft

Gloria Bass

July 6, 2011

Chris and Gary, please accept my deepest sympathy for the passing of your son. Chris you are one of the kindest people that I know. I'll keep you and Gary in my prayers.

Helen Klatsky

July 3, 2011

Dear Chris-my nurse practitiioner, Dr.. Manko and family-my heart aches for you and with you at this difficult time. i just learned of the loss of your son Aaron who i had the privlege of talking to when in your office. He told me that he had wonderful parents and was trying to find the right path. i wish i could take some of the pain from you..chris you have seen me in my own crisis and i often think of you and the kindness you have shown to me. I pray that Aaron is in peace and you and your family find comfort in knowing he shared good thoughts. Fondly, Helen Klatsky

Elizabeth Fisher

July 3, 2011

Gary and Cris,
I am praying that you will feel the love, comfort and peace that our God promises to offer in horrible times like this. Crying with you and for you.
Love,
Beth Fisher

Ailean, Jason and Don Kress

June 30, 2011

Dr Manko anf family,
So sorry about your beloved son,You have helped my son and you and your family are in our prayers!

Shelly Chamberlain

June 30, 2011

Dr. Manko and Family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. My deepest sympathies to you and your family

Wayne and Linda Harbaugh

June 30, 2011

Chris and Gary,
Words cannot express how you must be grieving. Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Janie Black

June 29, 2011

Dear Dr. Manko and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. I can't even imagine how difficult this is for all of you. Stay strong together and please let me know if there is anything I can do. You've been there for my mom and me countless times and just want you to know how much you mean to us. My deepest sympathies,

Joanna Walzog

June 29, 2011

My heart is breaking for you all. I wish I could say I can only imagine how you feel and I wish I could say it will get better. But you already know I can't and it won't :( There is a hole in your heart that can never be fixed. Knowledge, money nor medicine can ever make this right. The best you can do is to lean on friends, family and each other, Be good to yourselves and don't be afraid to share your sadness whenever it hits you. Don't forget there are ones living who need you for they are hurting too. Try to remember your own great advice and don't try to be brave and hold it all inside to rot. Allow people to help you, seek people to help you. Look to compassionate friends when you are up to it. It may not get better but you will learn to live with it and you will go on, you must! xoxo

Cindy Wiggett

June 28, 2011

Rachel--I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Russell and Debi Osborne

June 28, 2011

Chris and Family. We are extremely sorry for the loss of your Son, Aaron. As with everyone, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your entire family. God Bless.

Donna Ferguson (Clinical patient)

June 28, 2011

Chris and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Deepest Sympathy.

June 27, 2011

Aaron always knew how to put a smile on your face and always knew how to break the tension around the work place with a joke. I've only worked with him for a few weeks but I'm glad I got the chance to meet him. I'm sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers.

Jamie

June 27, 2011

Aaron always knew how to put a smile on your face and always knew how to break the tension around the work place with a joke. I've only worked with him for a few weeks but I'm glad I got the chance to meet him. I'm sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers.

The Woods Family

June 27, 2011

Bri and family--- please know that we are here for you during this very difficult time! With Love and Sympathy xoxo

Shannon Redmond

June 27, 2011

Dr Manko and family, I cannot express how sorry I am to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you during this terrible tragedy and you are in my thoughts. All my sympathy,

G Jones

June 27, 2011

Dr. Manko,
I am a patient at Clinical and have gotten assistance from Aaron on several occasions. I have a son of my own and I can't begin to imagine what your loss is like. I pray that God will dispatch a special set of Angels to help your through this and give you the strength to bear this tragedy. God bless you and your family.

GDJ, Clinical Patient

June 27, 2011

We are so sorry for this heart breaking loss...with sympathy Arlene Neirman and Bruce Neirman

June 27, 2011

Dear Dr. Manko and family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Aaron was a friend and Helping Up Mission brother of mine, who I met while we were both in the program there. He was always able to bring a smile to my face, no matter the depth of the struggle we endured. He will always be in my heart. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

God bless you.

Jason Harvey

Sue Spencer-Markley

June 27, 2011

Dr. Manko... My heart is breaking for you and your family during this difficult time... You are not only my doctor but a very very good friend who has always been there for me through the good and the bad... So i am now here for you if you or your family needs anything.. I love you and please know that ALL of you are in my heart, constant thoughts and prayers...

Love,
Sue Spencer-Markley

Phyllis Pesacov

June 27, 2011

Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you during this most difficult of times. Your son's memories will live on in the good deeds you do in his name. There will never be a day when you won't think about him and be thankful for the times you shared both good and bad. It is those memories that will sustain you and give you strength to face another day without him.

God bless you and your family.

Phyllis, Stacy and Andi Pesacov

Leslie and Steve Cohen

June 27, 2011

Chris and Gary,

We are so sorry to hear about Aaron. We know how painful this is and words can't express our sorrow. Please know we are thinking about you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
-Leslie and Steve Cohen

Vilma, Scott Masters

June 27, 2011

Dr. Manko and family. We are very sorry to hear about your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Gwen Schmertzler

June 26, 2011

Chris, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We were very sad to hear of the tragic loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Paul and Schmertzler Families

joyce/john herts

June 26, 2011

Dear Chris and Gary -----we have just learned of Aaron's accident and there are no words to express our sorrow for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

John and Joyce Herts

Margy Mazor

June 26, 2011

Dr. Manki and family, My family is very sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. You have helped me and my family for years and I only wish I could help you at this time. Margy and Jules Mazor and family.

Megan Warren-Cook

June 26, 2011

Aaron and I graduated high school together. He was one of the funniest kids in class, and always kept things interesting. His presence alone touched the lives of more than he'll ever know, but to the Manko family, rest assured that his life was one of purpose and he has done his deeds. Now it is time for him to rest peacefully and for his spirit to move on to bigger, better things. RIP Aaron. Gone but never forgotten, and oh so very loved.

Nancy Schwartz

June 26, 2011

Dear Dr. Manko and family,
We're so very sorry for your loss and will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. You've been such a help to us over the years, and we only wish we could do the same for you during this difficult time. My son Kevin worked with Aaron for awhile and said what a nice guy he was, always upbeat, funny and a pleasure to work with. It was only a short time, but he still left an impression on him. I just thought I'd pass that along.
~Bill & Nancy Schwartz

Lori Smyth

June 26, 2011

So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts & prayers.

June 26, 2011

Dr Manko and family, we want to express our deepest sympathy in your loss.
Mr & Mrs William Mentzell, Reisterstown

June 26, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss and hope that happy memories of Aaron will help you through these difficult times. Steve and Pennie Hinds

Amy Stambaugh

June 26, 2011

Rachel and family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathies to each of you. I pray for comfort and peace in your hearts.

June 26, 2011

Dr. Manko and family, I send my sincere sympathy at this time, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Karen Sortino (Reisterstown, MD)

Terry Mandell

June 26, 2011

Our heart goes out to your entire family. We're so sorry for your loss. Feel assured that your Temple family will be there to support you. Our prayers are with you. Terry & Steve Mandell

Karen Sherman

June 26, 2011

DearDr.Manko, Cris & Fmily: I so so very sorry to hear about the passing of Aaron. Although, I never met him, I worked with Chris for several years at BG&S at Greenspring Station. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

God Bless nyour family,

Karen Sherman

June 25, 2011

Dear Dr. Manko and family
We are so saddened by the news of your son. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom & Marge Rosso,

Midge Maciolek

June 25, 2011

My dear sweet Christine,
My heart broke when I read the news of the passing or your son. You and I worked together many years ago and I knew then by our conversations of love you had for your family as I did mine. You took good care of my son Luke and I'll never forget how you touched our lives. Please know that we are deeply saddened by the news and that you will be in our prayers not only tonight, but always. With strength, dedication, and time you will be able to get through this and be able to smile at the many memories your son has given you.
With my deepest condolences and sympathy,
Midge Maciolek

Ray and Janet Remmers

June 25, 2011

To the Manko family - Our deepest sympathy at this time of tragic loss. No parent should ever have to bear the pain of burying a child. Our prayer is for God to be with you and sustain you during this difficult time, as you reflect on your good and happy memories of Aaron's life.

Sue & Steve Seidel

June 25, 2011

Gary & Chris....we want you to know that you are in our constant thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry about your tragic loss. May the good memories of Aaron help to sustain you and your family during this most difficult time.....We love you and are here for you if you need us.....

karen sherman

June 25, 2011

dear cris and family: i am so very sorry about the passing of aaron. i can't imagined your pain. i will keep your family in my pray

sincerely,


karen sherman
bg&s, greenspring station

June 25, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you . My deepest condolences.
Carmen Franco-Valiente (Franklin High School)

Elizabeth Fisher

June 25, 2011

Gary and Cris, Rachel, Marc, and Brianna,
I am just in shock at this news. My heart is breaking for you all. My love and prayers are with you during this horrible time.
Love,
Beth Fisher

June 25, 2011

Dr. Manko and Christine, Adam told us the terrible news about Aaron. You and your entire family are in our prayers and thoughts. May God be close to you at this sad time. Karl, Cindy and Adam Foltz

Lynn Lettre

June 25, 2011

Cris,
My heart is with you at this time. The love and happy memories will always live on.

June 25, 2011

Peace be with you Allen Bolyard, Jr.

Pam & Buddy Grimes

June 25, 2011

Dr. Manko and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. May God hold you and your family in the palm of his hands and give you peace and strenght. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Pam & Buddy Grimes

June 24, 2011

thoughts and prayers go out to the manko family. from the gephardt's

Patricia Bosley

June 24, 2011

Dear Gary and Chris -- All of you, especially Aaron, are in our prayers. We hope you find comfort knowing that others are thinking of you at this sad and difficult time. Peace be with you.

The Bosley Family

June 24, 2011

Dr. Manko and family, We are so deeply sorry for your loss. May the prayers from friends and family sustain you all through this difficult time. Our sincere sympathy, Gary & Maryanne Cofflin, Westminster, MD

Bill Brewster

June 24, 2011

Our deepest condolences in the loss of your son Aaron. Memories of him remain forever. Prayers to you and your family
The Brewster Family

Katie Kirby

June 24, 2011

Dear Gary, Cris, Rachel, Marc and Bri..You are each in our hearts and prayers at this unbearable time of loss. May you find peace and comfort from the prayers of all who love you. The Kirby Family

Ed& Mary Hayes

June 24, 2011

Dr.Manko and family,We are so sorry for your loss,we will be praying for all of you.Our heart cries for you and your family. Ed & Mary Hayes Reisterstown,md.

victoria & Alexandra Arrigo

June 24, 2011

Chris,
I am SO SORRY for Your LOSS
Over the Years You have Been
SO Helpful to Myself & Family & So
MANY others.
My Thoughts will be with You in Prayers
During these Trying Times.
Life is NOT suppose to be this way
As We all Know.

Victoria & Alexandra Arrigo, Parkton, Maryland

Katy Fanning

June 24, 2011

Dear Gary and Chris,
Words can not possibly express the depth of sadness that I feel at the loss of your beautiful son, and all of the potential that he had to offer this world.
I wanted to share with you my belief that his unique qualities and his unique journey through life are not diminished by what seems to us, a shortness of time. When we write history, we tend to focus on moments, that stand out and shine, somehow coming to represent the best we have to offer. When we read about such a moment, we never stop to ask, but how long did that person live? The moment is not overshadowed by the eventual length of their life.
I hope that you can find joy and build happy memories that will shine and come to represent all that was wonderful and special about Aaron, and in this way give him a place in your family history that is not tarnished by trauma or diminished by his shortened time among you.
All of my love, and prayers and hope, for healing and blessings go out to you. Know that you are ever on my mind and I always stand willing to offer any help.

Jenny Contenta

June 24, 2011

We are very sorry for your loss.
Love Jenny Contenta & Jonathan Profili

Marina and Vitaly Khazan

June 24, 2011

Our deepest condolences in the loss of Aaron. Memories of him remain forever. Prayers to you and your family.

June 24, 2011

dr. manko,christine, and family,
our thoughts and prayers are with you . we are heartboken and deeply saddened .please let us know if there is anything we can do.
the kauffman and goehle families,finksburg,

Lindsey Shue

June 24, 2011

I knew Aaron through my brother Jeff. Aaron has left an impression in my mind and memories of his life will lead on forever. My best memory was biking with him and my brother on the NCR bike trail over a year. Truly saddened by this tragic loss for the Manko Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He made me smile many, many times too- I will miss seeing him around town.

Roni and Jan Kaplowitz

June 24, 2011

To the Manko Family...My heart goes out to you at this time and the days ahead.There is nothing I can do to console you at such a tragic time. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. xoxo

Leslie & Jay Rosenthal

June 24, 2011

Dear Chris and Gary,
We are very saddened to hear about the loss of your son. As parents who have lost a child, we understand and feel your pain. If you ever need a shoulder or an ear, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. Temple Emanuel has our contact info.
Leslie and Jay Rosenthal

Marci & Lindsay Drechsler

June 24, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your sad time of loss. A parent should never have to loose a child. Please know how much you will be thought about.

Katie Kolarek

June 24, 2011

Dr. Manko and Family:
Right away my mouth dropped when I heard about this tragic news. I am sincerely sorry for your loss. I never know the right words to say in moments like these. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this very very hard time. - Katie Kolarek

Linda Riddle

June 24, 2011

Dear Chris and Gary,

Words can not express how saddened I am at your tragic loss. Memories of him remain forever. So sorry.

Linda

jackie and tommy nutty

June 24, 2011

May angels lead you in...to dr manko and his family, I am very sorry and my prayers are with you all. Two angels in love left this earth but forever looking over you all.

Megan Barnett

June 24, 2011

Dear Dr Manko and family,
I am so sorry to hear of this. My heart aches for all of you. Please know that I'm sending you all of my love and prayers today and in the future.

June 24, 2011

"Dear Chris & Gary - We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family today and in the days to come. God be with you." Mel & Jackie Humphrey

June 24, 2011

We are so sorry for the loss of your son. May god take him in his hands to wait for you.
Allen and Audrey Bolyard

Carole Brosso

June 24, 2011

Our deepest prayers and loving wishes to the entire Manko family. May God bring peace now and always. Carole & Mary Lou Brosso and Foula Dargakis

June 24, 2011

To the Manko Family - My deepest condolences in the loss of Aaron. He made me smile many, many times - and I mourn his passing. Peace and blessings, Kris Sharrar

Danielle Davis

June 24, 2011

Even though he's not here on earth with us anymore does'nt mean he is gone...Look up into the sky and that's where he will be... watching over all of his family and friends. Praying for comfort for everyone who was blessed to know him.

MARCHONE MITCHELL

June 24, 2011

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY. MY HEART CRIES FOR YOU.
GOD BLESS YOU.

Melissa Parks

June 24, 2011

Rachel & Family:

I am so sorry for your loss. Aaron will be missed. May you find comfort in the memories you had with him. Prayers to you and your family.

June 24, 2011

I only worked with Aaron for a short time, but he was a very nice young man. The entire family is in my daily prayers. God is with all you and will give you the strength to get through this sorrow. He is now an angel in Heaven and one of God's chosen.

Elizabeth Ekstrom-Grady

June 24, 2011

Dear Chris and Gary,
My heart cries for you both, my deepest condolences in the loss of your precious Aaron.

June 24, 2011

There are no words to express how sorry we are for your loss of a beloved son. You are in our prayers. Lou nand Ann Domenici

June 24, 2011

"When your heart is empty, filling it with happy memories can help you find your smile. My deepest sympathies - peace and blessings always." (Alice R. Williams, OM, MD)

Holly Browne(Calvert)

June 24, 2011

I can only imagine what you are going through. Aaron was a sweet boy and a great friend to many. My deepest sympathies.

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