Shirley May Manescu, nee Roth, 88, wife of the late Leon G. Manescu Senior; of Union, Missouri passed away early Wednesday morning, August 8, 2018 into the arms of her Savior at her home surrounded by family.

The youngest of five children, Shirley was born on May 30, 1930 in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, daughter of Harvey Roth and Gertie, nee Stettler.

Shirley was preceded in death by her loving husband Leon; her parents Harvey and Gertie Roth and her brothers Stanley, Clifford, and Nevin Roth.

Shirley is survived by her daughter, Sharon M. Fisher (Manescu) and husband Todd of Union, Missouri, her son Leon G. Manescu Jr. and wife Patty (Eby) of Slatington, Pennsylvania; five grandchildren Melanie Hamm (Fisher) and husband Joe, Ryan Fisher, Chloe Manescu, Tiffany Manescu, and Aurora Manescu; two great grandchildren Melissa Hamm and Joey Hamm; and a sister Loren Lazarus (Roth).

On June 10, 1950 she was united in marriage to Leon G Manescu Senior. They resided in Coplay, Pennsylvania for most of their married life until moving to Union, Missouri in 2001.

Shirley was a devout Christian and always spoke of her love and faith in God, she shared the message and love of Christ everywhere she went.

She was a member of Sheppard of the Hills Lutheran Church in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, prior to moving to Union, Missouri in 2001 and a current member of New Beginnings Lutheran church in Pacific, Missouri.

In Lieu of flowers please donate to the Alzheimer's Association, 9370 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63132