LEWISBURG, WV (WOAY) – In a Facebook post on Friday, January 17, the City of Lewisburg expressed with heavy hearts their sadness over the passing of John Manchester, who served their city as mayor for 16 years.
Mayor Manchester began his service to the community in 2001 as a member of the city’s planning commission. He was later elected Mayor on July 1, 2003, and served until his retirement on June 30, 2019.
In the Facebook post the City of Lewisburg says,” Mayor Manchester was very dedicated to his community and his service in beautification and sidewalks are a huge staple piece to our city.”
Mayor Manchester passed away on the morning of January 17th after battling a short illness. Funeral arrangements are unknown at this time.
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