Edna M. Manning, 92, returned to her Lord on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Willow Valley Lakeside. She and her husband, John R. Manning, were married 71 years on March 18, 2015. Her father told her to wait until she was 21 to wed and she did by marrying the day after her 21st birthday. Born in Philadelphia to George and Emma First, Edna attended David Birney School in Logan, Olney High School and graduated at the top of her class from Pierce Business School. She was hired as secretary for Mather and Co., insurer of government and commercial vessels and during World War II, Edna was employed as executive secretary for the Commanding Admiral of Naval Aviation Supply Depot in Philadelphia. After the war, she took time to be a homemaker, caring for her mother and being Mom to her wonderful daughters. She enjoyed serving as a Girl Scout leader, Sunday school teacher, and was a charter member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church in Feasterville. After moving to Huntingdon Valley, she became a charter member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. In 1999, Edna moved to Willow Valley. Not only did Edna and Ray have a great marriage but were a successful business team, owning Manning and Manning, an executive search firm in center city Philadelphia. Edna served as vice president in charge of the female placement division. Upon semi-retiring, Edna and Ray purchased and operated a variety store and owned rental property in Ocean City, New Jersey. Edna loved to travel, enjoying many trips throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. Switzerland and Norway were her favorites. She also enjoyed winter vacations on the west coast of Florida. In addition to her beloved husband, Edna is survived by daughters Joanne Yeager of Lancaster, Elizabeth Schoelkopf (Jake) of Mountville, grandson Scott Amey (Kerry), deceased grand-daughter Cheryl (Amey) Shea and two great grandchildren Erin and Hunter Shea. The family would like to thank Caring Hospice Services and Lakeside staff for providing Edna loving care and comfort. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Children's Dyslexia Center, 213 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster, Pa. 17603.