Kathleen Doughty
John Joseph “JJ” Manning of Quakertown passed into eternal life on January 1, 2023, age 65. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 4, 1957 to Charles and Dorothy Haydt Manning. He grew up in Glenside before moving to Ottsville and later to Quakertown.
John never met a stranger. He loved dancing, oldies music, and the beach. He was an avid Phillies fan. He participated in the Special Olympics events of swimming, bowling, weightlifting, and softball. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Church and the Fatima House Family. John worked at BARC workshop and Modern Concrete.
John is survived by his loving sister and caregiver Maryanne Comly, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers William and Charles.
He touched many lives with his friendly spirit. His family is grateful for the care provided to John by the staff of LifePath.
Family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, January 9th, 2023 at 11:00AM at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 4050 Durham Road, Ottsville, PA followed by John’s Mass of Christian Burial at 12 Noon. Interment will immediately follow the Mass. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations in John’s Memory to Fatima House Retreat Center, P.O. Box 116, Bedminster, PA 18901 or the Special Olympics, 1133 19th Street NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20036‐3604. Arrangements by Donahue Funeral Home, Flourtown PA 215-348-9421.
