Doyle A. Mantle, 92, of Beech Creek, passed away on Saturday March 7,2020 at Manor Care, Jersey Shore. He was born on April 7, 1927 in Lock Haven, a son of the late Lloyd V. and Pearl V. Miller Mantle. Doyle met the love of his life, Violet E. Graham, on a rainy night in Blanchard many years ago. They would be united in marriage on May 27, 1950 and would go on to spend 69 years together until her passing on May 14, 2019.
Doyle was a graduate of Lock Haven High School and was employed at Hammermill Paper for 36 years in the maintenance department. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, Blanchard.
He is survived by five children, Linda Mantle of Beech Creek, Howard ( Carla ) of Beech Creek, Gary ( Lydia ) of Harrisburg, Amy ( Mike ) D’ Ercole of Waterville, and Glenn ( Donna ) of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. He was preceded by a son, Dennis Mantle. He is also survived by a sister, Lillian Reidy, and 9 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Doyle’s life will be held at a later date and will be announced. Online condolences may be made at www.kader-neff.com