William J. Manser

William J. Manser, 75, of Youngstown died August 21, 2025 at Hospice House.

He was born in Youngstown to Ferris and Sophie (Manos) Manser and grew up in Coitsville.

Bill graduated from Ursuline High School in 1967 and received a bachelor's degree in history from Youngstown State University, where he conducted interviews for the university's oral history project. 

He worked at the Sky-Hi Drive-In and was a history teacher.

He was a devoted student of history, taking classes toward a master's degree, and retained scads of knowledge of everything from presidential politics to defunct Ohio high school football conferences.

Bill is survived by his sister, Rose Ann (Chuck) Guerrieri, of Newton Falls; sister-in-law, Ann Manser of Wilmington, Delaware; two nephews, Vince (Shannon) of Elyria and Adam Guerrieri of Canfield; niece, Laura Manser of Hawaii and a great-niece, Samantha Guerrieri.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother John.

The family would like to thank the staff of Mercy Health Hospice of the Valley House for their care and compassion. They would also like to thank the staff of 8 South and the Emergency Department of St. Elizabeth Hospital-Youngstown, with special thanks to Ana in Emergency. And a thank you to the staff of Oasis Center for Rehabilitation and Healing for their care and support.

Family and friends may pay their respects to Bill on Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 10am to 11am at St. Maron Maronite Church, 1555 S. Meridian Rd., Youngstown.

A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at the church at 11am with Father Tony Massad as officiant.

A private burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bill’s name to St. Maron Church, 1555 S. Meridian Rd., Youngstown, OH 44511.

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