Manilla Lois Sala Hayes – Greensburg
Manilla L. Hayes, 82, passed on from her life on June 28, 2025, at her home in Mount ain View Ass isted Living in Greensb urg, sur rounded by the love of her family – past and present. She was born on Oct 28, 1942, in the Mid-Mon Valley town of Donora, and raised in a proud Italian family. She graduated in 1960 from Donora High School and went on to serve others by becoming a registered nurse through Saint Francis School of Nursing in Pittsburgh. She worked hard and was a tough-as-nails mother, raising three daughters – Bibianna Zubovic Goetz of Charleroi, Nadine Zubovic Visnic of Murrysville, and Jonelle Zubovic (formerly Hanawalt) of Greensburg. But, true to her Italian heritage, her pride and joy was her five grandchildren – Josh Goetz of Irwin, Breanna Goetz of Bethel Park, Madeline Visnic of Murrysville, and Zach and Samantha Hanawalt, both of Greensburg, who affectionately called her “Ya Ya.” She also leaves behind one nephew through her older sister, Sabina – Jim Mault (wife Sue) of Pollock Pines, Calif., and their children, Jenna and William (Will) Mault. Manilla was met in heaven by her husband of 34 years, Joseph C. Hayes, with whom she shared the exact same birthday and grew up together on the same street in Donora. She joined her family in heaven, including her parents, Manillo D. and Adeline “Dolly” Nudo Sala; her older sister, Sabina Sala; younger sister, Adeline Sala; many cousins, aunts, and uncles. But of special closeness was Lebro “Lee” Sala and his wife, Eniss “Ena” Nudo Sala. Two Sala brothers married two Nudo sisters. Manilla was an avid reader, enjoyed history and her crime shows, loved decorating for Halloween and seeing the kids in costume, and of course, “soaking up” the sun and laughing with her grandchildren. She will be missed dearly and remembered for her vivid red-colored hair, stylish clothing, bold jewelry, her sarcasm, and boisterous belly laughs. Manilla’s family would like to extend gratitude toward the kind staff of Mountain View Assisted Living (especially Roxi, KK, Kelsey and Lakwaya) and the residents who shared sarcasm and laughter with her (Chris, Cheryl, Joyce and Betty). Go swiftly to heaven, Mom! You got your running legs back. No visitation, service private. Arrangements by JAMES F. KUTCH FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, 433 Lincoln Hwy., East McKeesport, PA 15035, 412-823-4054. For online condolences, please visit www.kutchfuneralhome. org.
