Pauline (Brodka) Manning

Pauline (Brodka) Manning, 87, of Harwick, died June 2, 2020 in Family Hospice Care of Canterbury Place of Lawrenceville after a brief illness.  She was born September 28, 1932 in Curtisville to her parents, the late Henry and Lena Brodka and has been a longtime resident of the community.  Pauline graduated from West Deer High School in 1950.  On March 15, 1952 she married Charles E. Manning who preceded her on December 4, 1985.  She enjoyed gardening, solitaire, crossword puzzles, watching old classic movies, Ancient Aliens, Animal Planet and taking care of her cat “Sniffers,” but her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her family. 

  Pauline was small in stature but had a giant heart.  She was active for many years with the Lower Valley Ambulance Service and the Harmar and Springdale Township Volunteer Fire Departments. 

Surviving her are: Son’s Dennis “Monk” Manning of Acmetonia, George (Pam) Manning of Harwick; two daughters Jacqueline Manning of Blawnox and Karen (David) Dzik of Washington, Pa. Six Grandchildren Zachary Layhew, Emily and Rachel Dzik, Stephanie Manning, Cara (Matt) Kauper, Antonio (Amanda) Mattone and four Greatgrandchildren.

Besides her parents, Pauline is preceded in death by her husband Charles, Brothers; Walter, Albert, John, Tony, and Rudy as well as her sister’s Mary Armour and Annie Gardner.

Her family will receive friends on Thursday June 4, 2020 from 9-11am. in THE CHARLES B. JARVIE CHESWICK FUNERAL HOME INC. 1607 Pgh. St. where her service will start at 11am with burial to follow in Lakewood Memorial Gardens.  Current health guidelines mandate only 25 people in the funeral home at one time.   Sign her guestbook at www.jarviefuneralhome.com    

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