Gayle Ann Harvey- Manupella, born in Hornell, NY on July 8th 1939, was a mother and widow. She died on the morning of February 4th, 2025, after a protracted, long and painful battle with multiple ailments that had afflicted her for decades.

  Gayle was well known for being stubbornly relentless however, and she courageously pressed on, endured, and worked hard to be the best person she knew how to be. She wanted nothing more in life than to love and to be loved in return. She would show her love through her joy of sewing, cooking, baking, decorating cakes, entertaining friends and family in her home, and her hard work. Her cakes were presented to various heads of state and dignitaries, including former U.S. president Ronald Reagan.

She follows the predeceased: Aurelius J. Manupella (husband), Bernadine C. Landes- Harvey (mother), Charles E. Harvey (father), Jack & Warren Harvey (brothers), and Marie Harvey- Olson (sister).

She left a fabulous legacy and is survived by all of her children, by her many grandchildren, great grandchildren and two great- great grandsons. She was deeply fond of them all, and was well known for her adoration and generosity toward them.

  She is in a better place and now rests peacefully.

  Friends will be received at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 554 South Main Street, Bolivar, on Friday, February 7, 2025 from 10-11:00 A.M. with a Funeral Service immediately following. The Rev. Larry Allen, will officiate.

Burial will be in Bath National Cemetery, Bath New York.