Barbara J. Manz, 73, of Saylorsburg, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, December 13th at the Spring Village at Pocono in East Stroudsburg. She was born in Allentown on December 14, 1945, daughter of the late Abram and Dorothy (Rubright) Yeakel. She was preceded in death by her first husband: Kenneth W. Manz on May 30, 1997. Barbara will be deeply missed by her loving husband William Augustus of Saylorsburg; her daughters Theresa James and her husband Mark of Shavertown; Christine Woodling and her husband Jeffrey of Effort; and Melissa Robbins and her husband Trevor of Preston, MD; and her step-daughter Kristine Augustus and her fiancé Adam Onia of Wilkes Barre. She was the loving grandmother to nine grandchildren: Ashley P. Wooding, Jacob K. Woodling; Anna M. James, Michael K. James, Nicholas T. Robbins, Zachary T. Robbins, Kenton A. Robbins, Faith S. Onia and Seth A. Onia. She is also survived by a sister, Lois Hillier and her husband George of Pinehurst, NC, and several nieces & nephews. Barbara was an avid square and round dancer and a former member of the Pocono Silver Tappers. She enjoyed playing bridge and golf with family and friends. Prayers will be offered at 11:00 am, Saturday, December 21st at Gower Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Route 209, Gilbert followed by a private burial at the Buena Vista Cemetery in Brodheadsville. Family and friends are welcome to offer condolences from 10 am, Saturday, December 21st until time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made In Loving Memory of Barbara J. Manz to: Ascend Hospice, 526 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, PA 18071. Gower Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Route 209, Gilbert in charge of arrangements.