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Martha Lucille Knepper | 81
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Martha Lucille Knepper, 81, of Erie Avenue, St. Marys, passed away, Friday, March 31, 2023, at Penn Highlands Elk.
She was born September 4, 1941, in Johnsonburg, daughter of the late Maurice and Alberta Heiberger. Martha was a lifelong resident of the area, attended Johnsonburg and St. Marys schools, and was employed by Elcam as an operator.
On September 9, 1972 in Cresson, PA, Martha married the late Raymond B. Knepper, who preceded her in death on October 24, 2010.
She is survived by her sisters Anna Mae Grube of Clearfield and Marlene Wilson of St. Marys; her nieces and nephews; and by her many cousins.
In addition to her husband and parents, Martha was preceded in death by her brothers, Norman and Allen Heiberger.
Martha was a member of the Sacred Heart Church. She enjoyed Bingo, bowling, Cornhole, and coloring. She participated in the Special Olympics where she won several medals and was very proud of her accomplishments. She found the most joy spending time with her family especially her cousins during all family gatherings.
Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service to be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 with the Rev. Thomas Curry, OSB, officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 from 1:00 PM until the time of service.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Elk/Cameron Special Olympics, P.O. Box 794, St. Marys, PA 15857.
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REST IN PEACE LUCY!! LUCY ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HER FACE AND HER AND RAY WOULD WAVE AND SMILE WHENEVER YOU SAW THEM. AL INTRODUCED US AND YOU GAVE THIS WORLD A BRIGHT LIGHT! WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. HEAVEN GAINED A STAR.
By far one of the nicest persons I have had the pleasure to meet. Always pleasant, never complaining and always had time to chat with you. Rest in peace Lucille.
Rest in peace Lucille!! I remember taking you and Ray to the rodeo, camp, and Al’s house…God bless to you family! Tom and Lori Wright
RIP Lucille. Will truly miss your beautiful smile. Glad you came into our lives. Sure Uncle Bill will miss picking on you, and I will surely miss you tattling on him. God Speed.
Aunt Lucille had a wonderful smile and was a blessing to all she knew. Randy and I always enjoyed our visits with her.
Will miss her dearly. Saw her almost every Saturday at DD’s and Sunday at the corner restaurant. Always went out of her way to say hi. Infectious smile. Most pleasant person I have ever met. Breakfast will never be the same. Rest in peace dear Lucy
I will miss eating Hamburgers every Wednesday with you. Great person
Lucille was a lovely, caring lady who always had a warm smile and a kind word for everyone she met. She had a wonderful outlook on life and I always enjoyed talking to her. She will sadly be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Lucille was one in a million! Rest in peace, Lucille.
I remember Lucille from my time as a volunteer in Special Olympics. She was a kind and gentle soul. Rest in Peace and enjoy heaven with Ray ♥️
You will be missed Lucy, always enjoyed running in to you at DDs and Sheetz, RIP
I will miss you. You were a bright light in my life.
RIP lovely lady.
Lucille you we be missed! I know every time I saw you and Ray you made everyday a much better one! I am thankful I got to meet you and Ray and I will miss seeing you. Give Ray and hug and you two enjoy it up there in Heaven together!
What a sweet, sweet lady. I will miss her smile when I walk into the Senior Center in St Marys. It won’t be the same.
My deepest sympathy to Marlene and family and friends!!
Lucille always was pleasant and a joy to be with!!
I’ll never forget our time together!!
RIP Lucy
I worked with Lucy at Elcam years ago and what an infectious laugh, smile and personality she had! Once she met you, she never forgot your name. I’m so sorry to hear that she’s no longer with us, but I’m sure she’s reunited with her Ray in heaven. Rest in peace, Lucy.