Marion Ellen Lance (Manahan), age 84, of Hackettstown passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Bristol Glen Assisted Living of Newton, NJ. Marion was born February 27, 1941 in Jersey City, NJ. She is the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Powers) Manahan. In addition to her parents, Marion is preceded in death by six of her siblings, William Manahan, Thomas Manahan, Judith Manahan, Robert Manahan, John Manahan and Patricia Manahan.
Marion was a loving Homemaker and part-time teacher. She loved reading, writing, literature, theatre and movies. Most of all, Marion was a devoted and loving mother to her five children and grandchildren. She is survived by her loving daughter, Amanda Lance and husband Kyle Lauyer, four devoted sons, Jeffrey Moore and wife Susan, Edward “Chip” Moore and wife Andrea, Scott Moore and wife Barbara, Timothy-Francis Moore and wife Carol, two dear sisters, Margaret “Peggy” Terrel and husband James, Francine Walsh and husband Eugene, seven grandchildren, Edward “Seth” and wife Kathy Ann, Ryan, Kaitlyn, Jessica, Colin, Sean, McKenna and two great grandchildren, Serenity and Hunter.
Visiting hours will be Friday, July 18 from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.
The funeral service will be held 3:30 pm on Friday, July 18 at the funeral home with Father Roberto Coruna officiating. Burial will be in Pequest Union Cemetery, Great Meadows following services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice Foundation, 99 Sparta Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860 in memory of Marion.
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Terence Singerline says
July 18, 2025 at 4:38 pmTo the entire Moore Family and friends of Marion I am very sorry to hear of her passing..Growing up in the 70’s and riding BMX and motorcycles I spent a lot of time at the old Victor Court home..I remember Marion driving us to the BMX races as we had to listen to Saturday Night Fever on a 8 track..It was right after the movie came out and I remember she played those songs to our dismay..I remember after school Marion was Health Conscious and always had the Roman Meal bread available and we would make sandwiches..I spent a lot of time in my youth at the house and Marion was always nice to me..I was pretty shy around adults at that time..Here it is years later on my trip back east and I wanted to visit Marion and thank her for everything and let her know how much I appreciated her..I was fortunate to spend a afternoon chatting with her and she was so happy for my success..That really meant the world to me with that acknowledgment..It was truly one of the best parts visiting back east..She was so excited to hear my stories and I genuinely felt honored to be in her presence..She brought Tim,Scott,Chip,Jeff and Amanda into this world which truly was a blessing..We take for granted a lot of times the sacrifice our parents made to care, provide and to protect us..Marion did a great job being a Mom..We will miss you immensely..May we all see you again somewhere over the Rainbow..We love you Marion.