Elsa Manelick, 91, of Youngsville, passed away peacefully Sunday,

February 15th, surrounded by the love of those who cherished her.

Born on November 9, 1934, to the late Edward and Mary Nelson in

Warren, Elsa was a 1952 graduate of Youngsville High School, after

which she went on to attend Houghton College in New York. In July

of 1955, Elsa married James Manelick in Youngsville and started what

would become one of her greatest joys, her family. A lifelong resident

of Youngsville, she worked in the school district tax office, Youngsville

Elementary school, and the Youngsville District Magistrate’s office.

She was a member of the United Methodist Women, the American

Legion Auxiliary, and the First United Methodist Church in

Youngsville, where she was a church organist/pianist, and in the Bell

Choir.

Elsa was a true lover of music. She played piano, bells, and the

organ. Whether playing her favorite songs, volunteering her talents, or

sharing her musical gifts with others, music brought her joy and

connected her to the people around her. Her love for music was only

matched by her love for family and friends. Elsa had a generous spirit

and welcoming presence that made others feel at home. Though she

may no longer walk among us, her love, her music, and the memories

she created will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

She is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Joletta) Manelick of Warren,

and Kristin (Jeffrey) Truesdale of Severna Park, MD.; 6 grandchildren,

Clairessa (Tony) Fanelli, Collin (Hallie) Manelick, Cassandra (Daniel)

Novak, Jillian Manelick (Tom Baker), Justin Truesdale (Sonia Diaz) and                                         

Alyssa (Andrew) Willis; 14 great-grandchildren;

Joseph, Laura, and Grace Fanelli, Jameson, Bryson

and Kylie Novak, Della, Margo and Edith Manelick, Chase Stec and

Koe Baker, and Harper, Brooks and Avery Willis; her sister Karen

McNeely of Kissimmee, FL.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents, Elsa was preceded in death by her husband James

in 2015, her brother Myron Nelson, her sister Lillian Fandt, and great

grandson William Novak.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made in

Elsa’s memory to the First United Methodist Church in Youngsville, the

New Life Church in Youngsville, Struthers Library Theater in Warren,

or a charity of your choice.

The Nelson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 314 North Main

St. Youngsville, PA., is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences

may be made to the family at nelsonfuneralhome.net