Leslie E. Mankin, loving father and grandfather, 73, of Lowber, Fayette City, Pa., went to rest Saturday, June 18, 2022, at home, with his loving family by his side. He was born June 4, 1949, in Charleroi, son of Emmett Mankin and Gertrude Austin Mankin Fulmer. He was a USMC veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Debra Mankin; son, Michael Mankin of Perryopolis; daughter, Nicole Kmetz and husband Paul of Perryopolis; son, Charles Kosanko; stepson, Matthew Fink of Pittsburgh; stepson, Stacey and Brinda Fink of Forward Township; four grandsons, Paul Jonathan Kmetz, Connor Kmetz, Joshua Fink and Justin Fink; and two brothers, Emmett Mankin of Florida and Jerry Mankin of Michigan. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, William Fulmer; and brother, Donald Mankin. Friends will be received from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at ELEY-MCCRORY FUNERAL HOME, Fayette City, www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
