Manuel “Manny” Fernandez, 70, of Lebanon, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. He was the husband of Suzanne L. (Fleisher) Fernandez.

Born in Margaretville, NY, on Aug. 19, 1955, Manny was a son of Maria (Franco) Gerlett, wife of Peter, and the late Ramon Fernandez. He enjoyed working as a postal truck driver and retired in 2018. He loved planting and growing bonsai trees, woodcarving, and boxing. He was an avid dog lover and devoted Yankee and Jets fan.

In addition to his wife, Manny is survived by his son, Manny Jr., and his companion, Sarah; brother, Ramon Jr. (Cindy); sister, Anita Suarez; many nieces and nephews; great-nieces and -nephews; and beloved dogs, Casey and Belle.

A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Thompson Funeral Home Inc., 126 S. 9th St., Lebanon, PA 17042. Interment will follow at Kimmerling’s Cemetery.

The family welcomes your memories and messages in Thompson Funeral Home’s online guest book at thompsonfuneralhomelebanon.com.

At Thompson Funeral Home, four generations of the Thompson family have offered their knowledge, compassion, and experience while serving the families of the Lebanon area for the past 135 years.