Samuel William LaManna, 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at his residence, with his beloved wife by his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Rosemarie Frederick LaManna.
Born on June 27, 1946, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Samuel was the son of the late Samuel M. LaManna and Margaret “Betty” (Bracken) LaManna.
Samuel proudly served his country in the Army Reserves. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh and later obtained his CPC in Pennsylvania. Alongside his wife, he dedicated 45 years to building and leading Advance Personnel and Advance Home Health Care, serving as Vice President and helping grow the organization to nine branches, with its main office in West Reading, before retiring in 2015.
Samuel was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and cherished time spent at the family shore house, where he enjoyed boating on the ocean. He also found great joy on the golf course and peace in tending to his garden.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Melessa, wife of Douglas Tupper, and Kimberly Marie, wife of Scott Tolland; his brother, Robert LaManna and his wife, Kimberly; and many cherished family members and close friends.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Auman’s Inc. Funeral Home, 391 W. Neversink Road, Reading, PA 19606. A visitation with family and friends will take place from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Heritage of Green Hills Resident Benefit Fund, 200 Tranquility Lane, Reading, PA 19607. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.aumansinc.com for the LaManna family.
