Neil Manson Obituary (1950

Neil C. Manson, age 57, passed away after a brief illness from pneumonia on March 18, 2008 at OSU East Hospital. Neil bravely fought Multiple Sclerosis for 23 years. He was born March 27, 1950, in Youngstown, Ohio son of Bernyce (Richstone) and Irving Manson. He had been a resident of Wexner Heritage Village since June, 2002 where he had served as Vice President of the Residents’ Council. He was a graduate of Emory University and the University of Georgia School of Law. He had been an Assistant District Attorney in Savannah, Georgia and had opened a private law practice just prior to his illness. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his son, Nicholas who is a senior at Marietta College, sisters Debbie (David) Belinky of Bexley, OH, Sherri (Gary) Clayman of Youngstown, OH and nephew Joseph Belinky and nieces Sarah Clayman, and Rebecca (Matt) Smith. Funeral Service 1 PM Thursday, March 20, 2008 at WEXNER HERITAGE HOUSE, 1151 College Avenue, with Rabbi Cary Kozberg officiating. Burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Temple Israel Section. Shiva will be observed at the home of Debbie and David Belinky. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wexner Heritage Village or Multiple Sclerosis Services Agency of Youngstown, Ohio, 5208 Mahoning Avenue, #201, Youngstown, OH 44515.