Gloria A. Manni

Gloria Manni, 89, of Atlasburg, PA, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, at Transitions Personal Care Home.

She was born on June 9, 1936, in Avella, PA, a daughter of the late John and Anna Gordon.

Gloria was a 1954 graduate of Avella High School. On October 20, 1956, she married the love of her life, Carl Manni Sr., with whom she shared many wonderful years before his passing.

Gloria enjoyed the simple joys of life, especially playing bingo and spending time at Bert’s Hot Dog Shop, where she loved talking and laughing with her friends. She will be remembered for her warm presence and the affection she held for her family.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Denise Knowlton.

She is survived by her daughters, Carla Acklin (Tim) and Jana Diamond (Bryan Freeman); her son, Carl Manni Jr.; and her son-in-law, Bill Knowlton. She was a proud grandmother to Blaine Knowlton, Blaize Knowlton (Christina), Bill Acklin, Darin Acklin (Greta), Alyssa Sines, John Diamond, and Jacyn Haynes "her favorite" (Kyler); eight great-grandchildren, Lauren (Xavier), Kailey, Ava, Addison, Kelsie, Kamryn, Silas, and Roscoe; and three great-great-grandchildren, Joseph, Grayson, and Braelynn.

All services and interment will be private. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Young Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 23 Erie Mine Road, Burgettstown, PA 15021. (724) 947-2049 www.youngfhinc.com. 

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