Obituary of Michael H. Mang

Michael H. Mang, 38 of Pleasant Mount, died Thursday, January 19, 2012 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He is survived by his wife Suzanne Dieterich Mang and son, Michael Mang, Jr. of Pleasant Mount. Born in Honesdale he was the son of Leslie J. and Sally R. Bates Mang. Michael was a graduate of Wayne Highlands High School and attended Cobleskill in New York where he received his Associate Degree in Agricultural Engineering. Michael worked for Marshall Machinery in Honesdale for thirteen years, George W. Kinsman in Honesdale, Wallace Tractor and Equipment in Hamlin, and most recently Rusty Palmer's in Honesdale. When it came to tractors, or any small engine for that matter, Michael was the one to call. He was able to pinpoint a problem just by hearing the symptoms or listening to the engine. You could say he was a 'tractor whisperer.' He was always willing to help out a friend in need, never asking anything in return. He was a supporter of the 4-H and served as a ringman at the Wayne County Fair working with sheep and goats ; tractors and small equipment. Michael loved hunting and fishing, snowmobiling, and demolition derby.He especially enjoyed spending time doing those things with his son, Michael. Michael is survived by his parents, Leslie and Sally mang; two brothers, Wayne Mang and his wife and his wife Jennifer of Hunlock Creek and Patrick Mang of Bethany two step sons, Jeremy Goodwin and Carl Goodwin both of Pleasant Mount;; mother and father in law, Edward and Beverly Dieterich of Hawley, pa ; many aunts, uncles, and cousins. . A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 23, 2012 at 2:00PM in the Bethany United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Small officiating. Friends may visit at the church on Monday after the memorial service from 6:00-8:00 PM. In lieu flowers memorial contributions can be made in Michael's memory to the Nebzydoski-White Memorial Junior 4-H Livestock Scholarship Fund, c/o Rosalind M. Williams, Secretary, 409 Stock Farm Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. Arrangements are attended by the Arthur A. Bryant Funeral Home, 1228 Main Street Honesdale, Pa 18431 www.bryantfuneral home.com