Mary Ann Manion

Mary Ann Manion, 95, of St. Clair, died Saturday May 2, 2026, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Heckscherville, March 8, 1931, she was a daughter of the late George and Anna (Gripsha) Chaposky.

Before retiring she worked as a Seamstress at former St. Clair Garment.

She was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair, PA.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband James Manion in 2006, son James Manion Jr.; 2 brothers George Chaposky, Joseph Chaposky and a sister Irene Mulhall.

Surviving are 2 sons, Michael Manion of St. Clair; Patrick Manion of St. Clair; 2 daughters Carol Todd and her husband Edward of Jacksonville, FL; Kathleen Penkala and her husband Thomas of State College; 2 sisters, Dorothy Swartchick of Phoenixville; Betty Albitz of Schuylkill Haven; 5 grandchildren, Jamie Todd, Michaela Penkala, Cody Manion, Emma Manion, Jace Manion, nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday May 6, 2026 10:30 AM from St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, 250 E. Hancock St. St. Clair. The Rev. Msgr. William F. Glosser will be officiating. Friends may call from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Wednesday at the Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Clare of Assisi Memorial Fund at the above address. Burial will be in Queen of the Universe Cemetery, Norwegian Twp.

Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to http://www.brucethartfuneralhome.com