Gloria Dawn Boyd McManus, 81, of Coudersport, PA, went to be
with her heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 in her home. Born December 23, 1936 in Coudersport, she
was the daughter of Casper “Cap” and Beatrice Kio Boyd. On September 20, 1955, in Wellsville, NY, she
married Bernard “Mac” McManus, who predeceased her on December 13, 1996. She was a 1954 graduate of Coudersport High
School. Dawn and her husband owned and
operated Coudersport TV Cable Co., Roulette TV Cable Co., and Austin TV Cable
Co. for 35 years. She was employed by
Galeton Production for five years and by Cole Memorial Hospital for 17 years in
the pharmacy department. After her
retirement, she volunteered at the hospital. Dawn was a member of Park United
Methodist Church in Coudersport, and previously was active in the New Century
Club, Potter County Snowmobile Club, Susquehannock Trail Club, and the Bird
Club. Walking with friends, gardening, shopping, and going on bus trips brought
her much enjoyment. Dawn and her husband
had three children, J. Todd (Lucia) McManus, Penny (John) Catalone, and Corry
McManus. Penny died September 29, 1993
at age 30, leaving a daughter, Kami, age 8, who was then raised by Dawn and
Mac. Corry passed away at age 21 in a
car accident on January 24, 1992 while attending school in Middletown, PA. She is also survived by four
granddaughters; a grandson; two brothers, Bill Boyd and John (Mary Kay)
Boyd; nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m.,
Friday, July 13, 2018 in Park United Methodist Church, Coudersport, PA. The Rev. Scott R. Ogden will officiate. Burial will be in Sweden Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Sweden Hill
Cemetery, c/o Don Kirby, 175 North Hollow Heights, Coudersport, PA 16915 or
Park United Methodist Church, 15 East Third St., Coudersport, PA 16915. Arrangements are entrusted to Olney Funeral
Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed
at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.
