Patricia Blankley

Patricia Ann Blankley, 68, of Bucyrus, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on February 7, 2025 after a long battle with cancer.

She was born on March 6, 1956 to Howard and Frances Manning in Marion, OH. She attended Marion Harding High School.

Patricia married Steven Blankley on May 22, 2004, and together they shared twenty years of happiness. They loved to visit flea markets and auctions, travel to the beach, and spend time with their special needs dogs. 

She was an animal lover of all kinds, especially bald eagles.

Patricia is preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Frances Manning; three brothers Mike Manning, Bill Manning, and Doug Manning; and her nephew Jason Gilbert.

She is survived by her loving husband, Steven Blankley; children Jessika (Jason) Roberts, Jamie (Devin) Reeve, Jennifer (Matt) Ward, and Anthony Manning; step-children Steve Jr. (Sashi) Blankley and John (Taniqua) Blankley; brother Thomas Manning; niece Becky Harriman; best friend Connie Allen; grandchildren Richard (Brooke), Lee (Hannah), Nicholas (Gracie), Joel, Anna, Alexander, Samuel, Landon, Caroline, Aiden, Madi, Lanie, Lilly, Autumn, and Sierra; and three great-grandchildren Abram, Julia, and Declan.

The family will be having a celebration of life on March 2, 2025 from 1pm to 4pm at Steve Young Memorial Lodge 24, at 5327 Harding Hwy E, Caledonia, OH 43314. All are welcome to attend.