Israel Obed-Diah Hezekiah Ekundayo Mandley, 34, of McKeesport, was born September 21, 1988, in Pittsburgh, PA. He was the beloved son of Mervyn and Olafemi (Williams) Mandley. 

Israel attended McKeesport High School, graduating with honors in 2007. After graduation, he furthered his education at Ohio Polytechnic University.

Youngest of three siblings, Israel was a jack of all trades and entered multiple ventures over the years to include construction, food preparation, music, tattooing, and fashion design but his passion was for automotive repair and fabrication. His love of cars was second only to his love of being a family man.

Israel departed this life on July 25, 2023, he was preceded in death by his father, Mervyn Mandley.  

Israel is survived by his loving Fiancé Jasmine Stevens; children; two sons, stepson Rashad Freeman, Oba Mandley; three daughters, Jordan Nicole Mandley, Israel "LaLa" Mandley Azrael Mandley, grandson; Harelem Colema, mother; Olafemi (Williams) Mandley, brother; Obadele Mandley, sister; Stephanie Clark-Harvey, brother-in-law; Gerald Harvey, Jr.; grandmother; Gloria M. Ford, adopted brothers; Hoshea Kelley and Joshua Kelley. Many Aunties, also A brother in love Sterling "Scoot "Lawrence. His godfather and godmother Mr. Eddie and Halena Reed, foster sisters; Tiffany and Kayla Cheatham, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.