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Jay Manarky Obituary
of Owego
formerly of Kirkwood
Jay G. Manarky, died on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at home. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Winifred Manarky; twin brother, Jack S. Manarky; sisters, Joan Casper Kendrot and Ellen Harendza. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Sharon (Ayers) Manarky; two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen & Douglas Worden of Owego and Lisa Manarky & Noel Moon III of Wilmington, DE; two grandsons, Jesse and his wife, Christianne May of Charlotte, NC, Douglas Worden II of Owego; sister-in-law, Edith Manarky of West Windsor; several brother-in-laws; sister-in-laws; nieces; nephews as well as cousins in the Scranton, PA and Queens, NY area. He was a US Navy veteran having served from 1952 – 1954 on the aircraft carriers USS Salerno Bay, USS Lake Champlain and USS Bennington. He was a former announcer and station manager for the radio station WEBO. He was master of ceremonies for many local events including the Tioga County Fair. In 1997 and 2006, he was awarded honorary fireman status in the Apalachin Fire Department for the many years he served as master of Ceremonies at the annual Little Miss Apalachin contest during Apalachin's annual Fireman's Field Days. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Campville, NY, a member of American Legion Post #401, Owego, NY and he proudly served as President of Kirkwood Historical Society, Kirkwood, NY for many years. We are deeply saddened by our loss, but are comforted in knowing that he rest in the arms of the Lord, is among wonderful old friends and family, and now knows the answers to the many questions that intrigued him in his lifetime. "Love, Jay and Sharon" were signed often on cards and notes and the names meant more together than apart.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 15 Park Street, Owego with Pastor William Prentice officiating. Burial will follow in Tioga Cemetery. Family invites friends to call on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 from 4 to 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, please prayerfully consider donations to the First United Methodist Church of Campville, 6110 State Route 17C, Endicott, NY 13760 or Kirkwood Historical Society, PO Box 37, Kirkwood, NY 13795. www.emfaheyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Jay Manarky
Mary (Carmon) Sayman
June 11, 2009
Dear Jack and Manarky Family,
I am saddened by your loss. I pray that God will wrap you all in His loving arms and bring you comfort and peace.
June 10, 2009
Dear Sharon And Family, May God Bless you each and every day, until we meet Jay again,we will keep his kind and soft spoken memories in our hearts. Sharon, little did we know last Monday was the last time we would talk with you and Jay! You have both been through so much together, Bless you and take care, We are sorry we cannot be at Jay's funeral as Al is not feeling up to it. Call us if you can. Friends Al & Karen Dymond
Cheryl Noble
June 10, 2009
Karen and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your Dad was so proud of you. May your fond memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Paul, Paulette & Emily Hill
June 10, 2009
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Linda Frisbie
June 10, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jamie Striley
June 9, 2009
Sharon,
I’m so sorry to hear of Jay’s passing. I had many opportunities to work with him when he called on us for advertising. I always appreciated Jay’s gentle spirit. I enjoyed his sense of humor and I admired his honesty and high ethical standards.
May God comfort you and your family during this time.
michael gulachok
June 9, 2009
Manarkey Family, Jay was a very classy guy and contributor to the community. May he rest in peace, mike gulachok, owego
Barb Hoffer
June 9, 2009
Sharon,
Jay will be missed by many. I remember the way he welcomed me into the church family and the way he reminded me of Kirkwood.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.
Lew and Barb Hoffer
Ray & Lori Benjamin
June 9, 2009
Doug, Karen and family,
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Captain Jan Warner
June 9, 2009
Sharon, Karen and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Bob & Pat Thompson
June 9, 2009
Sharon & family,
We want to send you and your family our deepest sympathies with Jay's passing. Jay was a very special man, one of the area's finest gentleman.
John & Diane Finch
June 9, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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