Obituary of Doris M. Manning

Doris M. “Dorie” Manning

Dec. 14, 1931 – April 13, 2026

Doris M. Manning, 94, of Irving, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk, NY.

She was born on December 14, 1931 in Cohocton, NY the daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret (Glover) Smith. She married the love of her life, Donald A. Manning on January 15, 1950 and he preceded her in death on August 7, 2012 after 62 years of marriage. Doris is survived by her son-in-law, Larry (Lori) Reynolds of Irving, NY; her cherished grandchildren, Matthew (Michele) Reynolds and Tonya Russo both of Irving, NY; a sister, Marion Allison of Sinclairville, NY; a great-grandson, Noah Reynolds and a great- granddaughter, Avery Reynolds; also survived by many nieces, nephews and many who loved her as family.

Doris was predeceased by a daughter, Carolyn L. Reynolds and two sisters, Florence Nordblum and M. Pauline Fellinger.

She worked with her husband as a bookkeeper for the family business, Manning Bros. Inc for many years.

Doris loved woodworking, where she made several pieces anything from furniture to holiday decorations. She enjoyed making computer home movies, bowled for several years with her daughter and granddaughter. She also spent many years volunteering at St. Columban’s on the Lake Retirement Home. In addition, she was an active member of the Irving Volunteer Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary.

As per Doris’s wishes services will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hole-Parker Funeral Chapel, 160 central Ave Silver Creek, NY. Please share online condolences and remembrances at www.holeparkerfc.com.

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