MARENGO - Judy Kay Manley, age 81 of Marengo, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Bennington Glen Nursing and Rehabilitation in Marengo.
Judy was born on July 3, 1944, in Mansfield, OH to Lloyd S. and Pauline R. (Steel) Robinson. She attended Ontario High School, graduating in 1962, then attending the Riverside White Cross School of Nursing, where she graduated in 1965 as a Nurse. She married Paul "Rick" Manley on November 25, 1994, at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Mount Gilead.
Judy was very proud of her career in nursing, working for Dr. Hickson in Mount Gilead, and for Dr. Bachelder as a Registered Nurse. Helping people brought her great joy.
Judy is survived by her children: Michael Kirk of Mount Gilead, Deborah (Paul) Mills of Columbus; stepson, Paul R. (Krist) Manley Jr. of Wooster; and step-grandchildren: Kaylin (Josh) Slarb, and Kerri Manley. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Rick Manley; parents, Lloyd and Pauline Robinson; grandson, Clinton Mills; and siblings: Lloyd "Gene" (Joan) Robinson, Francis Robinson, Lois Robinson and Donald (Jan) Robinson.
Judy's family will greet friends on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 4-7 PM at Snyder Funeral Homes, Mount Gilead Chapel, 67 N Main Street. Burial will take place at Bellville Cemetery at a later date.
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Howard Palmer
October 27, 2025
My condolences goes to you family and friends of Judy. She was a very special woman and I greatly enjoyed taking care of her while at Bennington. I take comfort I was able to take care of her in her last hours. May you all keep her memory alive and I am sending prayers to you all!
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