Aldean L. Manning, NHS Member

Aldean L. Manning, 86, of Lillibridge Creek Rd., passed away Wednesday (May 20, 2015) in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.
    

Born March 19, 1929, in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Harry and Margaret Arnot Rittburg.  On April 7, 1948, in Port Allegany, she married Dean A. Manning, who died Jan. 10, 1997. They were married 49 years.
    

Aldean was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, Class of 1947.  She was one of three generations who received the National Honor Society award.  
    

Mrs. Manning worked for Bell Telephone Co., Elliott’s Pharmacy (now Port Pharmacy), and Georgie’s Fabric Center both of Port Allegany, before her retirement.
      

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Port Allegany, where she was a deacon and choir member. She was also a member of the Coudersport Consistory Choir, and Belles & Beaus Square Dancing Group.
      

Surviving are two sons, Daniel D. (Cindy) Manning of Eldred, Bruce A. (Peggy) Manning of Port Allegany; a daughter, Betty (Carl) Niles of Port Allegany; three grandsons and three granddaughters; four great-grandsons, and three great-granddaughters; a half-sister, Virginia (Fred) Andreano of Port Allegany; and several nieces and nephews.
      

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Dean, and a grandson, David Manning.
      

Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Friday in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday (May 23, 2015) with Rev. Michael Culver, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.
    

Memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church, Port Allegany Fire Dept. or a charity of the donor’s choice.