P. DEAN HOMER FUNERAL HOME
206 WATER STREET
PO BOX 1
DUSHORE, PA 18614
TEL 570 928-8163 FAX 570 928-8116
Email pdh@epix.net
December 27, 2010
OBITUARY
Mrs. Helen Marie Manley, age 84, beloved spouse, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, of New Albany, PA passed away on Monday, December 27, 2010 at the Memorial Hospital, Towanda, PA with her loving family at her side.
Helen was born April 6, 1926 the only child of Charles & Nora Cavanaugh McMahon of Albany Valley. She graduated from the New Albany High School, a member of the class of 1943. She worked for GTE Sylvania and the WT Grant of Towanda, until her marriage to Walter L. Manley of Towanda, on November 9, 1946. The recently celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary.
Helen and Walter farmed in Albany Valley until they purchased Manley’s Garage in New Albany in 1965. In retirement they spent their winters in Florida. In her younger years, she and Walt enjoyed square dancing, reading and traveling.
Helen was a member of St. Basil’s Church, Dushore, PA and a member of the Altar and Rosary Society.
Surviving:
Spouse:
Walt at home
Two sons and daughters-in-law:
W. David & Reta Manley New Albany, PA
Burton & Shelia Manley New Albany, PA
Three daughters and sons-in-law:
Bonnie & Michael Fox New Albany, PA
Joni & Brent Raupers Ulster, PA
Dina Peterson and Neal Gallagher Tannersville, PA
Eight grandchildren:
Nichole (Angelo) Pedro
Wade (Jill) Manley
Kristin (Brad) Vasey
Natalie (Todd) Salsman
Casey (Mandy) Townsend
Karly Peterson
Kelsy Peterson
Keegan Peterson
Seven great grandchildren:
Jordan Salsman
Danelle Salsman
Nicholas Salsman
Connor Salsman
Maggie Goodrich
Cooper Manley
Layla Helen Manley
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 31, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, PA with the Rev. Joseph R. Hornick, her pastor, presiding. Interment will be in St. Basil’s Cemetery.
Friends may call on Thursday at the funeral home from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. And from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. Members of IHM Altar & Rosary society will recite the Rosary at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home.
The family will provide the flowers and request that Memorial Contributions be sent to the CCU Unit of the Memorial Hospital, One Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA 18848 or to St. Basil’s Restoration Fund, PO Box 307, Dushore, PA 18614.
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