John MANLEY b Co Mayo d Apr 12, 1918, Dunmore, PA
Scranton Times 13 Apr 1918
John MANLEY , father of Rev Michael F. MANLEYdied yesterday at his home Spring St Dunmore. He was born in County Mayo Ireland and lived in Dunmore about 60 years. He came here when he was 19 and first settled in Carbondale before moving to Dunmore. 3 years ago Mr & Mrs MANLEY celebrated their Golden wedding anniversary at St Mary's Church the first Catholic church in Dunmore. Surviving are 4 sons, Rev Michael F. MANLEY, Forest City; William, Thomas and John MANLEY all in Dunmore; 1 daughter Mrs Mary SULLIVAN; Services St. Mary with interment in the St. Mary's Cemetery. (The obituary detailed some of John's accomplishments)