Anthony Thomas Manka Sr. Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Anthony Thomas Manka Sr. of Hendersonville, North Carolina, who passed away on February 1, 2026 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Manka and Claudia Manka (Meller); and his sisters, Agnes Manka Drutschmann (Joe) and Eva Manka Schaefer (Al). He is survived by: his wife Carolann Retzlaff Manka; his children, Anthony Manka, Jr. (Robin), Sandra Manka Mundy (Ron) and Jeffrey Manka (Stephanie); and his siblings, John Manka (Sharon), William Manka (Crystal) and Doris Meller. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Four Seasons Foundation, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.