Beverly A. Manning, 85, of Genesee, PA, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. Born June 4, 1940, in Rathbone, NY, she was the daughter of Hugh C. and Emma Hallett McConnell.
She was a graduate of Galeton Area High School class of 1961. Later that same year on August 2, 1961, in Harrison Valley, she married Ronald C. Manning, who predeceased her on June 11, 2024.
Beverly was employed as a teacher’s aide at Valley Christian Academy, a cook by the Long Horn Restaurant in Westfield and Penn-York Camp in Ulysses, and owned and operated Five M Clothing Outlet Store in Genesee.
Beverly was a member of the Wellsville Full Gospel Church and a former member of West Bingham Community Church.
Surviving are: three children, Jamie Kevin (Dianne) Manning of Ulysses, Christine (Nelson) Martin of Westfield, and William C. (Robin) Manning of Genesee; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; a sister, Laura Perry of Watkins Glen; nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by two great-granddaughters, Megan Martin and O’rianna J. Manning; four sisters, Ethel, Lois, Barbara, and Mabel; and three brothers, James, Raymond, and Michael.
The family will hold a private service. Memorials may be made to Special Olympics at www.specialolympicspa.org. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
