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ARTHUR MANNING Obituary
Arthur 'Buddy' E. Manning Jr., 66, of Laceyville, peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, June 8, 2023, with his wife and his daughter by his side.
Buddy was born in Meshoppen, on Feb. 21, 1957, the son of Arthur E Manning Sr. (d. Sep. 3, 2007) and Doris Mahoney Manning (d. March 1, 2013). Growing up in Laceyville, he attended Wyalusing Valley High School.
Buddy was most recently employed with River Valley Waste, and before which had spent 25 years driving for R.G Brown as well as driving water truck and roll off. Arthur loved driving truck for a living, and visiting all of his customers' pets along the way. You'd often find him with dog treats and carrots for the various animals that he would encounter along his routes.
In his spare time, Buddy enjoyed the time that he got to visit with family and many friends. He also enjoyed NASCAR, and WWE.
Surviving is his wife Kelly (Merritt) Manning who he shared the last 16 years with. Between the two of them, there are seven surviving children: Timothy Manning and Tammy Norton of Mildred, Tanya 'Cricket' (Manning) and Justin Kaufmann of Wilmot, Wade Bowman of Montrose, Michelle Westbrook of Laceyville, Stephanie Westbrook of Laceyville, Codie Westbrook of Laceyville, Nicholas Salsman of Laceyville; and 15 grandchildren. Three siblings: Patricia Gruver of Sugar Run, James Manning of Evans Falls, and Jackie and Jerry Benscoter of Laceyville; and several nephews, a niece, and numerous cousins.
Buddy was preceeded in death by his parents, and also his sister Elizabeth (Betsy) Burridge.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, June 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sheldon Funeral Home, 459 Main St., Laceyville. At Buddy's request there will be no memorial services.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his name to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA 18850.
Online condolences may be made at www.SheldonFuneralHomes.com
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