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Martha Lee Manges, 77, Boswell, died March 17, 2024 at UPMC Somerset. Born June 21, 1946 in Baltimore, MD, daughter of Norman Henry and Flora Dorine (Meyers) McElroy. Preceded in death by parents and husband Allen G. Manges. Survived by children: Allen (Nicole) Manges, Jr., Norman (Bobbi) Manges, and Laura (Donald) Penrod; 10 grandchildren; 2 great grandsons; brothers and sisters: Niki Wakefield, Donald (Carol) McElroy, Louis (Terri) McElroy, Karen “KC” Wood, Kathleen (Bernie) Thrasher, and Gerald Wood; and special niece Jennifer (Wes) Patterson. She was a 1964 graduate of Dundalk High School. Martha attended Jennerstown Community Church. She loved her grandchildren and watching game shows. Family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until a memorial service at 7 p.m. Friday at Jennerstown Community Church. Rev. Chuck Hildbold officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com