He was born on June 30, 1925 in Bishtown the son of the late Reuben and Vada (Lytle) Manahan. On December 16, 1946 he married Pauline (Maines) Manahan, who preceded him in death on August 12, 2010.
Henry served in the United States Army during WWII. Retired, Henry worked for Walker Truckin, was an orderly at Clearhaven and lastly a custodian at the VFW.
He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Mosquito Creek Sportsman’s Club, Honor Guard of Clearfield.
He enjoyed playing horseshoes- not many people could beat him, loved baseball, the Pirates, football, the Steelers and dirt track racing.
Henry enjoyed making little baskets out of walnuts and giving them to family and friends.
Henry is survived by his five children: Gloria J. Brady and her husband Don of Clearfield, PA, Morris H. Manahan and his wife Joyce of Osceola Mills, PA, Linda S. Rowles and her husband Harry of New Millport, PA, Christy K. Cassick and her husband Tom of Clearfield, PA, and Susan M. Baney of Clearfield; 11 grandchildren: Dawn, Mike, Shay, Brandon, Tammy, Jason, Lorilee, Chris, Dustin, RaeJean and Steven; 17 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Catherine Ann; two brothers: George and Link; and six sisters: Marion, Alice, Emily, Lillian, Phoebe, Sarah and Clara.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 3pm at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield, PA with Rev. Dr. Duane White officiating. Full military honors will be accorded by member of the Clearfield Honor Guard. Interment will be in the Bradford Cemetery.
Friends will be received at the funeral home On Friday from 1pm until the hour of services.
Covid-19 restrictions and guidelines will be maintained.
To send an on-line tribute go to www.bennettandhouser.com.
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