Dorothy L. "Coach" Maneval

Dorothy L. “Coach” Maneval, age 93 of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 20204, at Evergreen Healthcare Center in Montpelier following a lengthy illness. Coach was a physical education teacher at Bryan High School for many years. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, the Ohio Retired Teacher’s Association, an 82 year member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a life member of the University of Michigan Alumni Club. She was an avid Michigan Wolverine football fan. 

Dorothy was born in Bryan, Ohio on December 1, 1930, the daughter of Vernon and Nellie (Moore) Maneval. A 1949 graduate of Bryan High School and graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1953. Following graduation, she began teaching at Lorain City Schools before returning home to teach at Bryan City Schools. She retired having taught for over 30 years.

Dorothy is survived by her friends and care givers, Kristine Grimm, Carlene Meyers, Cheryl Powers, Sandy Siller and Carol Chrisenberry; and was preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside funeral services will be held on Monday, October 14, 2024 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Steve Rath officiating at Floral Grove Cemetery, West Unity.

In lieu of flowers, Coach requested memorial contributions may be made to the Bryan High School Athletic Department for the purchase of girls sports equipment.