Eternal rest grant unto him, O lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. may the souls of all the faithfully departed, Through the mercy of god, Rest in Peace
David T. Manley (April 13, 1938- September 30, 2026)
David T. Manley, 88, of Richfield, passed away September 30, 2026. Born in Youngstown to Harry and Margaret (Stein) Manley, Dave attended Youngstown State University, originally intending to become a teacher. After his student teaching, he realized that was not his calling.
He then worked in an insurance agency and decided he could “do it better,” so he started the Variable Protection Agency (VPA/VPI). Prior to starting his business, he worked fixing sewing machines for many years.
David is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ruth Ann (Osterhage) Manley; his children, Kelly Jaent, Scott (Patrice) Manley, Lynne (Paul) Hanna, Brian (Mary Catherine) Manley, Leslie (Greg) Genske, David (Linda) Manley, and Mollie (Robert) Sheu; his grandchildren, Anne (Victor), Elizabeth, Greg, Evan, Jacob, Trooper, Monte, Jackson, Amelia, and Owen; and his siblings, Judy Just and Anthony Manley. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Fred Manley, Mary Hendricks, and Gerry Thompson.
Dave was an active member of the AOH, the Hinckley Historical Society, the Hinckley Chamber of Commerce, and the Hinckley Zoning Board of Appeals, and was active at Our Lady of Grace Church. He was named Hinckley’s Citizen of the Year in 2024.
In addition to his many commitments and incredibly full luncheon calendar, he was always ready with a joke, or a commitment to getting a laugh. He never lost his sense of humor, even after the accident that paralyzed him.
He had an avid love of travel and had been all over the world. He had a full life of many blessings and will be missed.
We Remember
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Ar dheis Dé go raibha anam dílis. (May his faithful soul be on the right side of God)
*John is a Founder and the Publisher and Editor of iIrish (2006); a Founder and Deputy Director of Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival for more than 35 years (1982); Founder of Speak Irish Cleveland (2010); A Founder of The Greater Cleveland An Gorta Mor Stone (2000); an archivist, spokesman, emcee, Spoken Word presenter and author of five books, so far.
