Floyd Leslie Knapp, 91, Amboy, W.Va., died Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at Cortland Acres Acres, Thomas, W.Va, Born Oct. 23, 1911 in Salt Lick, he was a son of the late Charles E. and Ruhama C. Davis Knapp. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Wilma E. Pifer Knapp, on Feb. 24, 2002; an infant daughter, Doris Corrine; one son, John Markley Knapp; one brother, Clifton  Knapp; and one grandson. He was a member of the Amboy United Methodist Church, where he served as superintendent for nine years. He was a member of the Amboy Quartet for many years, was a member and served as an officer in the I.0.0.F. and was a deputy assessor for Union District for 20 years. He was a lifelong farmer. He is survived by one daughter, Alice R. Bolyard, Amboy; one son, Donald J. Knapp, Oakland; one sister, Armeda Messenger, Somerset, Pa.; 11 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-granddaughters; and seven step-great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Arthur H. Wright Funeral Home, Terra Alta, on Friday, June 6, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday at the Amboy United Methodist Church from 10 until 11 a.m., the time of the service. The Rev. Shelba Sisler will be officiating. Interment will be in the Terra Alta Cemetery.
The Republican Newspaper; Oakland, Garrett Co, MD
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted June 13, 2010 

John A. Knapp, 60, Clintonsville, W. Va., died this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bessie O'Baker, 1015 Grape alley. The body will remain at Hafer's Funeral Home until tomorrow morning when it will be sent to Clintonsville for burial, Sunday afternoon. Surviving, besides his daughter, are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Knapp, Clintonsville; six sons, Grady, Charles, Edgar and Ray, this city; Roy, Clintonsville, and Harry, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., and a sister, Mrs. Eliza Eary, Durbin, W. Va.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 4, 1936
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 29, 2010

KNATZ, (child) James

Killed With a Cat Gun
Saturday afternoon at about 3 o'clock James Knatz, a lad of twelve years, living at Lonaconing, was accidentally shot and killed by the premature discharge of a cat gun. The facts are as follows:
Knatz and four of his companions were on the farm of Mr. Gordon near the George's Creek and Cumberland Railroad depot playing with a loaded cat gun and in handing it from one to another it discharged and the ball entered the Knatz boy's chest. The unfortunate lad dropped to the earth, and after a few gasps expired. The boy who was passing the gun is named John Hunter, and he is nearly frantic with grief. All of the other boys are likewise stunned at the fatal termination of their hunting expedition and can scarcely be comforted. As the gun was handed around the hammer was raised and the trigger was accidentally touched thus causing the tragedy. The father and mother of the dead boy left for Phillipsburg, Montana, last Tuesday, and he was placed with his grandfather Adam McMullen, until their return. The funeral took place from the residence of Mr. Adam McMullen this afternoon at 2 o'clock and was largely attended. Rev. L. Carmen Bell officiated. The interment  was at Oak Hill cemetery, Lonaconing.
Published Monday, May 25, 1891 in THE DAILY TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 4, col. 2.
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted December 18 2015

KNEE, Miss Nora

At the residence of her parents on Maryland Ave on the 3rd instant, Nora Knee, aged 15 years. Funeral will take place from the family residence 2:30 p.m. tomorrow. Friends are requested to attend without further notice. (Baltimore papers please copy)
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, January 4, 1887 - pg 1, col 3;  
Find A Grave Memorial# 124118296;  
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)  
Posted January 28, 2017

MEYERSDALE, March 5 - Mrs. Agnes Knepp died Sunday at the family home at Deal, in Larimer township, about five miles east of Meyersdale, at the age of 68 years. She is survived by her father, Peter Suder, 89, of Berlin; her husband, Lewis Knepp; five sons, Peter and Elmer Knepp of Clarksvllle, Fayette county; Henry Knepp of Finzel, Md., and Robert and Ellis Knepp of Sand Patch; four daughters, Mrs. Sarah Butler of Clarksville; Margaret Suder of Cumberland, Md.; Mrs. Susan Jones of Zihlman, Md.; and Mrs. Harry Christner of Sand Patch; four brothers, Calvin and William Suder of Meyersdale, Henry Suder of Summit township and George Suder of Boston, Mass.; four sisters, Mrs. Harry Housel of Meyersdale; Mrs. Henry Geiger near Deal; Mrs. George Wetmlller of Berlin, and Mrs. Anna Cessna of Cumberland, Md. The funeral service will be conducted at White Oak Evangelical and Reformed Church, near Deal, on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, March 5, 1935
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 30, 2010

MEYERSDALE—Mrs. Alverta M. Knepp, 72, of Meyersdale RD 4, wife of Arthur Knepp, died yesterday in the Meyersdale Community Hospital. A native of Glenco she was a daughter of the late William and Jena (Keefer) Hoyman. Besides her husband, Mrs. Knepp is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert Ackerman, Meyersdale RD 4, and Mrs. Anna Meyers, Meyersdale; a brother, Roy Hoyman, Garrett; two sisters, Mrs. Albert Lane, Garrett, and Mrs. William Montag, Johnstown; a half-sister, Mrs. Sadie Bittner, Hyndman; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends are being received at the William R. Price Funeral Home here where a service will be conducted on Thursday at 2 p.m. in charge of Rev. Harold Appel, Lutheran minister. Interment will be in White Oak Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, June 13, 1973
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

FROSTBURG — Mrs. Bertha (Blocher) Knepp, 69, wife of Philip H. Knepp, of Eckhart, died yesterday in Miners Hospital where she had been a patient for ten days. Mrs. Knepp was a member of Eckhart Methodist Church. A daughter of the late Isaac and Sophia (Anderson) Blocher, of Garrett county, Mrs. Knepp's survivors, besides her husband, include five daughters, Mrs. James Beach and Mrs. Edward Thomas, both of here, Mrs. Clifford Bennett, Eckhart, Mrs. Harry Noe, Cresaptown, and Mrs. Fred Crowe, Montana; three sons, Burnell Knepp, Washington; Harold Knepp, Eckhart, and Bernard Knepp, at home; a sister, Mrs. Anna Minnick, and two brothers, Wesley and Charles Blocher, all of here, and 15 grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where services will be conducted tomorrow at 2:30 p. m. with Rev. Wilbur Grose, pastor of Eckhart Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Johnson Cemetery, Garrett county.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 28, 1952
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 11, 2011

KNEPP, Charles W.
 
LONACONING - Charles W. Knepp, 68, of Gilmore, died yesterday in Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser, after a short illness. A native of Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Theodore and Martha C. (Mathias) Knepp. Mr. Knepp was a retired employe of the Amcelle Plant of Celanese Fibers Company. Surviving are two sons, Herbert L. Knepp, Clarysville, and Roy W. Knepp, Frostburg; six sisters, Mrs. Sadie McDonald, Cumberland; Mrs. Gertie Beeman, Mt. Savage; Mrs. Ruth Thomas, Flint, Mich.; Mrs. Lloyd Yutzy, McClellandtown, Pa.; Mrs. Nellie Fraley, Lonaconing; and Mrs. Jennie Reedisill, Frederick; a brother, Harvey Knepp, Salisbury, Pa., and four grandchildren. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p.m. by Rev. Clarence McCloud. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 20, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 31, 2012

FROSTBURG — George H. Knepp, 57, of 50 1/2 Ormond Street, died at his residence today following an illness of two months. Born at Avilton, Garrett County, on June 11, 1904, he was a son of the late Theodore and Katherine (Mathias) Knepp. His wife, Phoebe (Coleman) Knepp, preceded him in death. Mr. Knepp was a maintenance of way employe of the Western Maryland Railway, and was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Maintenance of Way. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Charles Lashley, of here, and Mrs. Thomas Johnson, Westernport; a son, John S. Knepp, Mt. Savage: six sisters, Mrs. Sadie McDonald, Cumberland; Mrs. Gertie Beeman, Mt. Savage: Mrs. Ruth Thomas, Flint, Mich.; Mrs. Lloyd Yutzy, McClellantown, Pa.; Mrs. William Fraley, Lonaconing; Mrs. Jennie Rudisill, Frederick; two brothers, Harvey Knepp, Salisbury, Pa.; Charles Knepp, Gilmore; eight grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 24, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

FROSTBURG — Henry Knepp, 87, formerly of Finzel, died yesterday at Meyersdale Community Hospital, where he had been a patient 10 days. Born in Deal, Pa., he was a son of the late Lewis and Agnes (Suder) Knepp. His wife, Sarah (Finzel) Knepp, preceded him in death. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Mary Christner, Salisbury, Pa.; two brothers, Robert Knepp, Meyersdale, with whom he resided, and Peter Knepp, Clarksville, Pa.; a granddaughter, Mrs. Joann Marker, Short Gap, W. Va., and three great-grandchildren. The body will be at the Durst Funeral Home, where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p.m. today and from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. tomorrow.
The Cumberland News, February 5, 1976
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

FROSTBURG — James M. Knepp, 48, husband of Mrs. Amy (Cooper) Knepp, Water Street, died this morning in Miners' Hospital. He had been ill three months. A former employe of the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company plant at Cumberland, Mr. Knepp was steward at Farrady Post No. 2 American Legion. He served in the armed forces during World War I. Surviving in addition to his widow are two sons, Stanley M. Knepp, Cumberland, and James Leo Knepp, at home; four brothers, Charles and George Knepp, Frostburg; Harvey Knepp, Salisbury, Pa., and John Knepp, French Creek, W. Va.; six sisters, Mrs. William Fraley, Lonaconing: Mrs. George McMullen, Cresaptown; Mrs. Ellsworth Thomas, Flint, Mich.; Mrs. Gertrude Beeman, Mt. Savage; Mrs. Lloyd Yutzy, Ribb, Pa.; Mrs. Jennie Rudisill, Frederick; and his step-father, Clarence Yommer, Salisbury, Pa. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 17, 1947
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

John Ezra Knepp, 61, was instantly killed September 25 while operating a grader of the West Virginia State Roads Commission on Bush Run near French Creek, W.Va. A native of Waynesburg, Pa., he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Knepp. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ella Virginia (Pill) Knepp; a son, Sgt. John E. Knepp, with the Army in Korea; four daughters, Betty Jean Knepp, Weston, W. Va.; Lois Virginia Knepp, Elkins, W. Va.; Cpl. Rosemary Knepp, stationed at Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, N. Y., and Grace Lea Knepp, at home. He also leaves three brothers, Charles and George Knepp, Frostburg, and Harvey Knepp, Salisbury, Pa., and five sisters, Mrs. Sadie McDonald, Cresaptown; Mrs. Gertie Beeman, Mt. Savage; Mrs. Ruth Thomas, Flint, Mich.; Mrs. Leora Yutzy, Hibbs, Pa., and Mrs. Nellie Fraley, Lonaconing. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the American Legion, Buckhannon, W. Va., Knights of Pythias and the "Dokkies." Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at French Creek Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ralph T. McCord, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with military honors accorded by the American Legion. Relatives from Frostburg and the Georges Creek region attended the services. While a resident of Frostburg, Mr. Knepp was employed by M. W. Race.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 1, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 20, 2010

FROSTBURG, Dec. 29 — Lewis Knepp, 86, died here yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sara Steinla. A son of the late Henry and Susanna (Baker) Knepp, he resided at Sand Patch, Somerset county, Pa., until recently. Surviving, besides Mrs. Steinla, are two other daughters, Mrs. Mary Christner, Sand Patch, and Mrs. Susan Jones, Zihlman; four sons, Henry Knepp, Finzel; Peter Knepp, Clarksville, Pa.; Ellis and Robert Knepp, Sand Patch; 29 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchilden. The body was taken to the Christner residence in Sand Patch. Services will be held tomorrow at 2:30 p. m. in White Oak Lutheran Church with Rev. Carl H. Clapp, pastor of St. Mark's Evangelical and Reformed Church, Cumberland. Interment will be in White Oak Cemetery.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, December 30, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

CUMBERLAND, MD, Nov. 11 - Mrs. Margaret Knepp, 139 North Centre street, died Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient since October 18. She was 49. A native of Sand Patch, Pa., Mrs. Knepp was a daughter of Louis Knepp and the late Agnes Suder Knepp. She was a member of St. Mark's Reformed Church, the Daughters of America, and of the Women of the Moose. Surviving, besides her father, are two daughters, Mrs. James H. Shultz, of Cumberland, and Mrs. William Rossler, of Pittsburgh; five brothers, Robert, Ellis, and Henry Knepp, all of Sand Patch; Peter and Elmer Knepp, of Clarksville, Pa.; three sisters, Mrs. Thomas Butler, and Mrs. Clarence Christner, also of Sand Patch, and Mrs. George Jones, of Zihlman, and two grandchildren.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, November 11, 1939
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

Meyersdale, Pa., May 25 — Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl (Ernst) Knepp, 48, who died Sunday in a McKeesport, Pa., hospital will be held at 2 p. m. tomorrow with Rev. S. D. Sigler, pastor of the Salisbury Lutheran Church, officiating, and interment in the White Oak Cemetery, near Meyersdale. She was a daughter of George and Lydia (Lazer) Ernst, near Sand Patch, and is survived by her husband, Norman Knepp; a son, at home; a daughter, and the following brothers and sisters, Milton, of Fairhope; Harry, of Philson; Allen Ernst and Mrs. Edith Gomer, near Sand Patch; Mrs. Martha Leecy, Glencoe, and Miss Mabel Ernst, Cumberland.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 25, 1937
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Peter Knepp, the aged Meyersdale resident who was severely injured when an automobile in which he was riding was struck by a freight train at that town Wednesday evening, died at 1 o'clock yesterday morning from the effect of his injuries. His daughter Cora, who was driving the car when the accident occurred, is still suffering from severe internal injuries. Mr. Knepp was 74 years old. He was a retired farmer and a Civil War veteran, having been so badly wounded at the battle of Gettysburg, that he was lame for the rest of his life. He leaves the following children: David, Henry, Mrs. Catherine Moser, Bellefonte; Norman, Ellerslie, Md.; William, Mrs. John Mathias, Cora and Matilda, of Meyersdale.
June 17, 1916, The Daily Courier, Connellsville
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

FROSTBURG — Philip H. Knepp, 82, of near Eckhart, died yesterday. He had been in failing health three years. Born in Garrett County, he was a son of the late Henry and Susan (Ambrose) Knepp. His wife, Bertha (Blocher) Knepp, preceded him in death. Mr. Knepp was a retired carpenter for the Allegany Ballistics laboratory. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are five daughters: Mrs. James Beach, Mrs. Olive Thomas, here; Mrs. Clifford Bennett, Eckhart; Mrs. Fred Crowe, Choteau. Mont., and Mrs. Harry Noe, Cleveland, Ohio: three sons, Bernard Knepp, here; Bernell Knepp, Washington, and Harold Knepp, Eckhart; 21 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The family requests that flowers be omitted.
The Cumberland News, November 16, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 11, 2011

KNEPP, Mrs. Phoebe Ellen Coleman

FROSTBURG - Mrs. Phoebe Ellen Knepp, 56, wife of George H. Knepp, of 50 1/2 Ormond Street, was pronounced dead on arrival this morning at Miners Hospital. Born at Stillwater, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Emmanuel and Sarah (Hess) Coleman. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ and the Ladies Guild of the church. Surviving besides her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Charles Lashley, of here, and Mrs. Thomas Johnson, Westernport; a son, John Knepp, Mt. Savage; three sisters, Mrs. Henry Rizer, Zihlman; Mrs. Martha Davis, Clarysville; Miss Pauline Coleman, Seattle, Wash.; one brother, Otis Coleman, here; and seven grandchildren. The body will be at the Durst Funeral Home after 2 p.m. tomorrow where the family will receive friends.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 12, 1959
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 18, 2012

Phyllis Marie Knepp, 78, Red House, died Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at her residence. Born Aug. 22, 1931, in North Glade, she was a daughter of the late Heyward S. and Effie Friend Custer. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Benjamin F. Knepp Jr. and Elbert O. Riley. Mrs. Knepp worked for A.S.C. Office for 10 years and was the secretary for St. John’s Lutheran Church for 20 years. She also served as treasurer for St. John’s Lutheran Church for over 30 years, worked for the Election Board for over 30 years, and was a 4-H leader for over 10 years. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Red House, St. John’s Sewing Circle, serving as the secretary, and the Sunnyside Homemakers. She is survived by her children, William H. Knepp and spouse Marcia Knepp, Janet K. Cosner and spouse Steve Cosner, and Stephen E. Knepp and spouse Amy Knepp, all of Red House; and eight grandchildren, Cassie Knepp, Katie Knepp, Kevin Knepp, Emily Cosner, Sarah Cosner, Jennifer Cosner, Stephen Knepp Jr. and wife Megan Knepp, and Benjamin Knepp III. Also surviving are brothers and sisters Hubert Custer and spouse Mae, Deer Park, Evelyn Steyer (wife of the late Sam Steyer), Oakland, Melvin Custer and spouse Eileen, Swanton, Dale Custer and spouse Marie, Oakland, Mary Bishop and spouse Rev. Franklin Bishop, Mt. Airy, Shirley Bernard and spouse Tom, Oakland, Leo Custer and spouse Janet, Swanton, Roger Custer (husband of the late Mary Custer), Keyser, W.Va., and Clarence Custer and spouse JoAnn, Oakland. Friends were received at David A. Burdock Funeral Home, Oakland. A service was conducted on Sunday, Aug. 1, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Red House, with Rev. Dr. C. Scott Robinson and Rev. Donnie Savage officiating.  Interment followed in St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of memorial donations in her name to Hospice of Garrett County, P.O. Box 271, Oakland, MD 21550; or St. John’s Lutheran Church of Red House, 3301 Garrett Highway, Oakland, MD 21550.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.burdockfuneralhome.com.
The Republican; Oakland, Garrett Co, MD; Aug 5, 2010.
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted November 14, 2010

FINZEL—Mrs. Sarah C. Knepp, 73, wife of Henry Knepp, died this morning at their home here following an illness of three years. Born in Finzel, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Sarah McKenzie Finzel. Mrs. Knepp was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pocahontas, Pa. Surviving, besides her husband, are two sisters, Mrs. Lou Hawkins, Cumberland, and Mrs. Doll Baer, Finzel, a grandchild and three great-grandchildren.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 25, 1963
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Frostburg, Md., Nov. 17 - Mrs. Susana Knepp, aged 72 years, living near here, died last Tuesday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John Burdock, Elk Garden, W. Va.  Mrs. Knepp became ill while visiting Mr. and Mrs. Burdock. The funeral cortege left Elk Garden this morning by automobiles and the services were held in a church west of Frostburg not far from the Johnson farm at 1 o'clock. Burial was in the Blocher Cemetery. 
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 17, 1922
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 3, 2011

Meyersdale, Pa., Aug. 4 - Mr. William A. Knepp, 62, died Saturday at his home in Wellersburg. He formerly resided in Meyersdale. Mr. Knepp was a son of William and Christina (Hersh) Knepp and was born in Somerset County on August 15, 1879. In addition to his widow, Mrs. Nellie (Weimer) Knepp, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Alverda Hosselrode and Mrs. Thomas Holly, both of Wellersburg; two grandchildren; a brother, Norman, McKeesport; and three sisters, Mrs. Emma Matthias and Mrs. Tillia Skidmore, both of Meyersdale, and Mrs. Catherine Blubaugh, Bellefonte. Funeral services were held this afternoon in the White Oak Evangelical and Reform Church by Rev. J. E. Gindlesperger. Interment was in the church cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 4, 1942
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

KNEPPER, Eugene J.

SOMERSET - Eugene J. Knepper, 74, died in Somerset Community Hospital. A retired farmer and carpenter, he leaves his widow, four sisters, one brother, Roy of Markleton, one half-brother, four sisters, two sons, including John K. of Markleton, R. D 1, and five step-sons and step-daughters.
May 23, 1964, The Daily Courier, Connellsville
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

Rev. Benjamin Knepper, the oldest minister in the Pittsburg Synod of the Reformed Church, died Tuesday evening at 7:15 o'clock at the home of his son-in-law, Rev. J. H. Heller, No. 104 East Green street. The funeral services will take place from the Reformed Church at the corner of South Pittsburg and Green streets this evening at 7.30 o'clock. Rev. J. L. Steckel, pastor of the Reformed Church of Greensburg, and Rev. C. R. Ferner, pastor of the Scottdale Reformed Church, will officiate. The remains will be taken to Berlin, Somerset county, Thursday morning on B & O train No. 48, arriving in Connellsville at 8.50 A. M. Services will be conducted at Berlin by Rev. King of Somerset, Rev. Cramer of Hyndman, and Rev. Truxall of Meyersdale. Deceased was the son of John and Anna Knepper and was born on a farm at Berlin, September 10, 1816. He was of German descent, his ancestors being of the pioneer settlers of Somerset county, having settled there over a century ago. His early education was received in the public school at Berlin. He received his theological training under Rev. William Conrad, a former pastor of the Berlin Reformed Church. In 1850 he was ordained as a minister, his first charge being at Wellersburg, where he was pastor of the Reformed Church for 55 years. His entire ministerial life was spent there. He spent 18 months of his life in the Western States. At an early age Rev. Knepper married Miss Catherine Hay of Berlin. Two children were born to the union. Miss Sophia Knepper, deceased, and Mrs. Anna Heller, living. After serving 50 years as pastor of the Wellersburg Church, which was composed of four charges, Rev. Knepper was still retained to supply the Wellersburg congregation for five years, making his entire ministry 55 years. Sixteen years ago Rev. Knepper celebrated his golden wedding anniversary. The affair was one of the greatest events of the kind ever held in Somerset county, many persons being present from a distance. Sunday three weeks ago Rev. Knepper celebrated his 89th birthday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Anna Heller. The celebration was a very quiet one, only the near relatives being present. At his retirement from the ministry, the ministers of the various classes tendered Rev. Knepper a grand public reception, over a thousand persons being present. During his ministry he baptized over 2,000 persons. After resigning from the ministry he was elected pastor emeritus, allowing him the privilege of baptizing and performing marriage ceremonies. Deceased has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Heller, since last October. His death was not unexpected; for the past year he has been in feeble health, being confined to his room the greater part of that time. Death was caused by the infirmities of old age. Deceased was highly respected and esteemed by all who knew him. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Katherine Knepper, and one daughter, Mrs. Anna M. Heller, of Connellsville.
The Courier, Connellsville, October 4, 1905
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Mount Savage- Mrs. Flossie P. Knieriem, 69, Mount Savage, died Saturday, May 11, 1991, at Memorial Hospital. Born Feb. 20, 1922, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Bessie (Porter) Winebrenner. She was preceded in death by two husbands, William G. Leonard and George Leroy Knieriem, who died in 1987. Mrs. Knieriem attended the Barrelville Presbyterian Church. Surviving are one son, Richard H. Leonard, Wellersburg, Pa., one step-son, Robert Leonard, Winchester, Va., three step-daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Holt, Cresaptown; Mrs. Josephine Norris, of Michigan; and Mrs. Betty Burley, Ellerslie; and one grandson, Richard T. Leonard. Friends will be received at the Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there Tuesday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Karin Nurnberger.  Interment will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family requests that memorials take the form of contributions to the Heart Fund.
Cumberland Times, May 12, 1991

KNIERMAN, George Roy

George Roy Knieriem, 68, died Monday, June 1, 1987, in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md. Born in Mount Savage, Md., he was a son of the late John and Emma (Norris) Knieriem. He was retired from the Mount Savage brickyard and was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and Old Rail Post 6025, VFW, Mount Savage, Md. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Flossie (Winebrenner) Knieriem; one stepson, Richard Leonard, Wellersburg; three sisters, Mrs. Della Conrad, Barrelville, Md.; Mrs. Mildred Garlick, Corriganville, Md. and Miss Rosetta Knieriem, a patient at Cuppett-Weeks Nursing Home, Oakland, Md., and one step grandson. Friends were received in The Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, Md.
Cumberland Times-News, Tuesday, June 2, 1987
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 23, 2018

KNIERIEM, Henry Michael, III

CORRIGANVILLE — Henry Michael “Mick” Knieriem, III, 71, of Corriganville, passed away on Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at his home after courageously fighting illness for 16 years. Born Nov. 27, 1941, in Cumberland, Mr. Knieriem was the son of the late Henry Michael Knieriem, Jr., and Leola Mae (Chambers) Knieriem. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Jean Mahew; an infant sister; son-in-law, Kenny Bennett, Jr.; and father-in-law, W. Earl Boyce. A graduate of Allegany High School, Class of 1960, Mick also attended Allegany Community College. He worked at the Kelly-Springfield Rubber and Tire Company for 24-1/2 years and retired from Cumberland Concrete. Mick was a life-time member of the Corriganville Volunteer Fire Department and the Western Maryland Street Rod Association. He was also a member of the Mount Carmel Lutheran Church, Meyersdale, Pa. Mick is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol Knieriem; his daughters, Sheila Leasure and husband, Mike, Carpendale, W.Va., Brenda Brewer and friend, Randy Harper, Lake Charles, La., Paula Winebrenner and husband, Steve, Mount Savage, and Susan Knieriem and friend, Rodney Wertz, Frostburg; and his son, Henry Michael “Mike” Knieriem, IV, and fiancée, Anita Hill, Cresaptown. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Wanda Boyce, Corriganville; his grandchildren, Jason and Theresa Leasure, Ben, Jon, and Pat Brewer, Sarah and Kyle Bennett, Austin Lease, Garret Winebrenner, Holly Knieriem, Josh Smith, and Sarah Decker and husband, Aaron; his great grandchildren, Yardley Decker, Kaydence Lenhart, and one great-grandchild due in Aug. 2013. Friends will be received at the Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur St., Cumberland, on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Glenn Foster officiating. Interment will be in White Oak Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rodney Wertz, Mike Leasure, Ricky Bonner, Steve Winebrenner, George Smith, Jr., and Johnathan Logsdon. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made to the Ark of Hope Animal Shelter, 13400 Arctic Ridge Ln., Oldtown 21555; or, the Western Maryland Home Hospice, 1050 Industrial Blvd., Cumberland 21502.
Cumberland Times-News, February 18, 2013
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 3, 2013

Name: Mildred Jane Knieriem, 79, of Frostburg, MD 
Parents: Irvin and Jesse (McFarland) Rankin 
DOB: July 24, 1926, in Frostburg, MD 
DOD: Saturday, December 3, 2005, at Frostburg Village Nursing Home 
Spouse: Robert Knieriem 
Predeceased by: parents; husband; son, Timothy Knieriem 
Survived by: sisters, Margaret Rankin, Frostburg; Eleanor Keim and husband Bernard, Berlin, PA 
Burial: December 6, 2005, Frostburg Memorial Park 
Source: Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 17, 2014 

KNIERIEM, Robert D.
 
FROSTBURG - Robert D. Knieriem, 70, of 210 Delano Avenue, Frostburg, died Sunday, March 28, 1993 at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Oscar and Myrtle (Glotfelty) Knieriem. He was also preceded in death by one son, Tim Knieriem. Mr. Knieriem was the owner-operator of Bob's Radio and TV and faithfully attended Eckhart Baptist Church. He received a purple heart as a member of the Panther Infantry Division during World War II. He also was a school bus driver. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Jane (Rankin) Knieriem, and one brother, Harold Knieriem, Akron, Ohio. Friends will be received at the Sowers Funeral Home. Services will be held in the funeral home Tuesday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Richard L. Metrick. Interment will be at Frostburg Memorial Park.
Cumberland Times-News, Monday, March 29, 1993
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 31, 2018

KNIERMAN, Millard
 
Millard Knieriem, 69, Corriganville, died Sunday in Memorial Hospital. Born June 25, 1914 in Mount Savage, he was a son of the late John Henry Knieriem and Emma Ellen (Norris) Knieriem. He was a retired employee of Celanese and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ-Latter Day Saints. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his widow, Betty Lou (Robinette) Knieriem, two sons, Duane C. Knieriem, Corriganville, and Millard Lee Knieriem, Mount Savage; one brother, George Leroy Knieriem, Barrelville; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Viola Ricewick, and twin sister, Mrs. Mildred Garlick, both Corriganville, and Mrs. Della Myrtle Conrad, Barrelville; two grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Scarpelli Funeral Home.
The Cumberland News, Monday, April 4, 1983
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 23, 2018

Mr. William Knieriem died yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock at his home, 189 North Mechanic Street, in the 87th year. He was Cumberland's oldest German resident. His wife died on March 18th. They had lived together 62 years and following her death Mr. Knieriem lost all desire to live and his decline was rapid. He suffered greatly yesterday morning but apparent peaceful repose marked the end. All of his life had been active, until a few years ago. He was one of Cumberland's most esteemed citizens and following his demise the Kneiriem home was thonged with callers who tendered condolences to the family plunged in grief a second time within less than three months. Mr. Knieriem was a native of Hessen, Germany, and came here with his young wife and located at Mt. Savage, where he followed his trade, that of tailoring, but shortly after moved to Cumberland and located on Mill street, then Hay street and finally on Mechanic street, having lived in the house where he died 48 years.
Cumb News of 22nd
Keyser Tribune, May 24, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 15, 2010

KNIGHT, Edward W.

Huntington, W.Va. (UPI) - Funeral services will be held here Thursday for Edward W. Knight, 89, former Huntington Fire chief who died in a Dayton, Ohio hospital Saturday night. Knight served with the fire deprartment here for about 23 years. He was chief from 1919 until 1922 and again from 1925 until 1928.
Tuesday, 6 August 1963; Cumberland (MD) News
~Genie
Posted August 24, 2019

Mrs. Mabel E. Knight, 67, of 822 Shawnee Avenue, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, where she had been a patient 20 days. Born in Allegany County, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Rebecca (Handell), Hausman, and was the widow of Joseph J. Knight, who died in 1957. She was a member of Zion Reformed Church. Surviving are three sons, Richard H. Knight, Millerdale, Ridgeley; Fred L. Knight, College Park, and Daniel C. Knight, at home, a daughter Mrs. Mary J. Gaumer, Flintstone; a brother, Gilbert Hausman, city; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Brookman, Potomac Park, and six grandchildren. The body is at the Silcox- Merritt Funeral Residence, where friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. A service will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. George A. Hazen, pastor of Zion Reform Church, will preside. Interment will be in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 15, 1976
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) 

Mrs. Ella May Knippenberg, 88, died yesterday at her home on Williams Road after a long illness. A native of Buck Valley, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John M. and Marriah (Wilson) Rice,  Her husband, Frederick Knippenberg died in 1952,   She was a member of Mt. Herman(sic) United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Robert L. Knippenberg, RD 4, Mexico Farms, and Delbert G. Knippenberg, with whom she resided; a brother, Grover C. Rice, Hollywood, Md.; five grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.  The body is at the Hafer Baltimore Avenue Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.  Services will be conducted there Wednesday at 2 p.m.by Rev William Anderson and burial will be in Mt Herman(sic) Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - February 23, 1970 - pg 7, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted April 25, 2010

Frederick Knippenberg, 67, of Williams Road, died last night at Memorial Hospital. A farmer, Mr. Knippenberg was a son of the late Henry and Lutishia (Logsdon) Knippenberg. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ella May (Rice) Knippenberg; two sons, Robert L. Knippenberg, Williams Road; and Delbert G. Knippenberg, at home; four brothers, William E. Knippenberg, Cumberland; George H. and Stephen A., Oldtown Road; and Frank Knippenberg, Williams Road; four sisters, Mrs. William Andes, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.; Mrs. H. E. Collier, Williams Road; Mrs. Harold Valentine, Baltimore Pike; and Mrs. Boyd J. Rice, Cumberland, and five grandchildren. The body will remain at the Hafer Funeral Home until Tuesday when services will be held at 2 p. m. at Mt. Hermon Methodist Church, Williams Road, with Rev. B. F. Hartman officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, March 2, 1952
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 10, 2009

KNIPPENBERG, Frederick

Services for Frederick Knippenberg, 67, of Williams Road, who died Saturday at Memorial Hospital, were held yesterday at Hafer's Funeral Home, with Rev. B. F. Hartman, Fairview Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in Mt. Hermon Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Blaine Hardman, Adam Stafford, Isaac Drake, Harvey Zimmerls, Roy Bobosson, and Herman Rice. Honorary pallbearers were Donald Lantz, Homer Snider, Floyd Rice, Floyd Stafford, George Davis and Elmer Sheetz.
Wednesday, 5 March 1952; Evening Times (Cumberland, MD)
~Genie
Posted November 23, 2019

Mrs. Leona Maud Knippenberg, 76. of RD 4. city, died last night at her home. She had been in ill health several months. A native of Irons Mountain, she was born April 18, 1882 a daughter of the late John and Candace (Dickens) Irons. Her husband, Stephen A. Knippenberg, died December 20, 1954. She was a member of Davis Memorial Methodist Church and a member of the WSCS of the church. Survivors, include two sons, John H. and Ernest S. Knippcnberg, both of Oldtown Road; two daughters, Mrs. James R. Hatfield, and Mrs. Wilkie G. Holler. both of LaVale; two brothers, Andrew Irons, Mexican Farms and Earl Irons. Short Gap; a sister. Mrs. George Knippenberg, Oldtown Road; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. The body is at the George Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m., and. 7 until 9 p.m.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - July 8, 1958 - pg 9, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted April 25, 2010

KNIPPENBERG, Stephen Ambrose

Stephen Ambrose Knippenberg, 75, of RD 4, Oldtown Road, a dairy farmer for 47 years, died this morning at his home after an illness of two years. A native of Green Spring, Mr. Knippenberg was a son of the late Henry and Lucretia (Logsdon) Knippenberg. He held membership in Davis Memorial Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Leona (Irons) Knippenberg; two sons, John H. and Ernest S. Knippenberg, RD 4, city; two daughters, Mrs. James Hatfield, Braddock Farms, and Mrs. Wilkie Holler, Dressman's Addition; ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He also leaves three brothers, George, William and Frank Knippenberg, city, and three sisters, Mrs. Harold Valentine and Mrs. Boyd Rice, Cumberland, and Mrs. Easter Collier, RD 2, city. The body is at the George Funeral Home.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - December 20, 1954 - pg 9, col 7
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted April 25, 2010

KNOPSNYDER, James Roy

Knopsnyder, James Roy, 85, Salisbury, PA, died Monday, January 25, 2016, at Golden Living Center, Meyersdale, PA.  Born October 28, 1930, in Rockwood, PA, he was the son of the late Roy Wilson and Clara (Meerbach) Knopsnyder.  Mr. Knopsnyder was preceded in death by two sisters, Elaine Meyers , Grace Burley; and a brother, David Knopsnyder.  Mr. Knopsnyder was a truck driver and a U.S. Army veteran during the Korean War.  He was a member of the Walker-Harris Post 459, American Legion, Salisbury and Earl H. Opel Post 8769, VFW, Salisbury.  He is survived by his wife, Naomi Theresa (McKenzie) ; three sons, Timmy Lee (Karen) Knopsnyder, West Salisbury, PA, Edward Ray (Cynthia) Knopsnyder, Meyersdale, James Roy (Patty) Knopsnyder, Jr., Salisbury; one daughter, Linda Marie (Dave) Holler, Salisbury; two brothers, Robert Knopsnyder, Wayne Knopsnyder; five sisters, Patricia Knopsnyder, Nancy Albright, Fran Shaffer, Carol Nicholson, Joyce Housel,; nine grandchildren; And six great-grandchildren.  Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Home, Inc., 9168 Mason-Dixon Highway, Salisbury, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.n.  Services will be conducted in the funeral home on Thursday, January 28, 2016, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Ingrid Chenoweth and the Rev. Mike Minick officiating.  Interment will be at the Salisbury Cemetery.  Military graveside rites will be accorded by the Salisbury American Legion.  
abt. Monday, January 25, 2016; Somerset Daily American, Somerset, Pennsylvania
(courtesy of Ray Leidinger, Jr./Michael McKenzie)
Posted April 2, 2021

KNOTT, Mrs. Lucy Moran, nee Hershberger
 
"Westernport, Md., Feb. 24-Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Moran Knott, aged 66, who died Monday at Allegany Hospital, Cumberland, were held from St. Peter's Catholic Church, Westernport, Wednesday morning.  Rev. J. E. Gedra, assistant pastor, officiated.  Interment was in the church cemetery, Westernport.  The pallbearers were: Owen McGreevy, Charles White, John Amen, Joseph Driscoll, Ralph Biggs and Harry Cook.  Among those who attended were: Mr. and Mrs. Mart Bean and son, Lonaconing, and Mr. and Mrs. George Hershberger and daughter, Ridgeley."
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, 24 Feb 1933; Find A Grave Memorial# 124354197
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted September 15, 2012

KNOTT, Mrs. Norma Jean Wilson
 
Norma Jean (Wilson) Knott, 83, of 409 Maryland Ave, Westernport, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012, with her family at her side, at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born July 28, 1928 in Barton, she was the daughter of the late James and Pearl (Bray) Wilson. Her husband, Donald W. Knott, four brothers, Charles, Robert, Richard, and William Wilson, and two sisters, Margaret Boal and Katherine Dawson, also preceded her in death. Mrs. Knott was a homemaker. She was a member of Piedmont Presbyterian Church. She was also a co-founder of Tri-Towns Teen Town. She leaves behind a son, Donald Knott Jr. and wife Paula of Ellicott City; three daughters, Sandra Corsaro and husband Frank of Coventry, CT; Jeannie Pritts and husband Fred of Westernport; Melva Shimer and husband Bill of Westernport; three sisters, Virginia Baughman of Towson; Ann Buettner of Perry Hall; and Erma Lemon of Keyser, WV. She is also survived by four grandsons, Geoff Ord of Kennesaw, GA; Fred Pritts II and wife Blake of Fort Ashby, WV; James Pritts and wife Erin of Westernport; Matthew Shimer and wife Katrina of Cumberland; and three great-grandchildren, Adison Pritts, Parker Pritts and Trey Shimer, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, on Wednesday. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday at 10:00 AM, with Rev. William Shimer officiating. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport. The family would like to extend thanks to Dr. Blanche Mavromatis, nurses and staff at the Schwab Family Cancer Center, and to the staff at Western Maryland Oncology Clinic, for the compassionate care given to Norma during her illness.
Mineral Daily News-Tribune, Keyser, WV, January 10, 2012
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 21, 2015

Betty Jean Myers Knotts, 82, of Daleville, VA, died Monday, Oct.18, 2010. She was the daughter of Goldia Miller and Dale D. Myers of Aurora, WV. Betty was the loving and devoted wife of Calvin C. Knotts for 63 years. For a lengthy period of time, Mrs. Knotts was employed by the Lutheran Home in Salem, VA. She also served as a real estate agent with different brokers in the Roanoke Valley. Betty was a constant volunteer for many years, having worked at Community Hospital and served the flood victims of 1985 with the American Red Cross. She was a former member of the Troutville Lions Club for many years and was awarded the Melvin Jones Fellow Award for dedicated humanitarian service - the highest award given by Lions International. She is survived by two siblings, Velma Myers Haydon of Clearwater, FL, and Sally Myers Beckman of Hagerstown, MD; three children, Betty Louise Knotts Villani and son-in-law Frank of Alta Loma, CA, Charles Eric Knotts of Azusa, CA, and Lisa Jean Knotts Sleeper and son-in-law Paul of Botetourt County; five grandchildren, Allisa "Nikki" Villani Miller, Cara Jean Sowers, Justin Carl Sowers, Brittany Anne Knotts and Eric ) Charles Knotts; numerous  nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Calvin Mark Knotts; brothers, David 0.Myers and Charles Myers. The family will receive friends at Oakey's North Chapel, 67321 Peters Creek, Road, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m, Friday. A memorial service, will be 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at St. Philip Lutheran Church, located at 8115 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA 24019. A celebration of life reception will follow at the church immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to St. Philip Lutheran Church or to The Glebe Seniorship, 200 The Glebe Blvd, Daleville, VA 24083. Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237, is handling arrangements.
Unidentified Newspaper; about Monday, Oct.18, 2010
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted December 17, 2010

KNOTTS, Catherine Leola Root

Catherine Leola Knotts, 81, Aurora, W.Va., died Saturday, November 6, 1993, at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland. Born January 29, 1912, at Horse Shoe Run, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Anna Margaret (White) Root.  Mrs. Knotts conducted worship services at the Hopemont State Hospital, Terra Alta, for 30 years. Surviving are her husband, Junior B. Knotts; one son, Robert Knotts, Aurora, W.Va.; one daughter, Vonda Claycomb, Sandusky, Ohio; two brothers, George Root, Oakland; and Talmadge Root, St. George, W.Va.; seven sisters, Lavina Cassell, Towson; Juanita Hoban, Amboy, W.Va.; Ethel Beckman and Vernalda Grim, both of Warren, Ohio; Villa Dettmer, Ridgeley, W.Va.; Loretta Swick, Cumberland; and Helen Dennison, Clarks-burg, W.Va.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Friends were received in the Durst Funeral Home, Oakland, where a service was conducted Tuesday afternoon with the Rev. Marty Herron officiating.
Interment was in the Texas Cemetery, Horse Shoe Run, W.Va.
The Republican Newspaper; Oakland, Garrett Co, MD; Nov 11, 1993
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted June 13, 2010

MEYERSDALE, Pa. — Mary Knotts, 85, formerly of 128 Knotts Road, Meyersdale, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at the Golden Living Center, Meyersdale. Born March 25, 1925 in Mineral County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Michael Wagoner and Ethel (Davis) Wagoner. Mrs. Knotts was also preceded in death by her husband. Lester F. Knotts; four sisters, Helen Beery, Leona Pyles, Dorothy Wagoner and Ruth Morris; four brothers, Donald Wagoner, Joseph Wagoner, Herbert Wagoner and James Wagoner. Mrs. Knotts was member of the Glen Burnie Bowling League, member of Potomac United Methodist Church, Potomac, Md. Mary was an avid hunter and fisherwoman, enjoyed going camping, and loved to can vegetables and fruit out of her garden. She loved quilting and crocheting and was a very loving mother. Mary also had an ornery sense of humor and loved to ride Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Surviving are two daughters, Linda Burton and husband John, St. Augustine, Fla. and Lesley Sytsma and husband Dennis, Homestead, Fla.; one step-son, Richard Knotts and wife Jane, Thomas, W.Va.; one son, Gary Knotts and wife Sissy, Palm Coast, Fla.; one brother, Samuel Wagoner, Springfield, W.Va.; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery. Family requests that contributions can be made to Hospice of Johnstown, 706 Eisenhower Blvd., Johnstown, PA 15904. A special thank you to Elisie Knotts for all her help and love for our mother.
Cumberland Times-News, April 28, 2010
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 20, 2010

Milton Dale Knotts, 71, of Oakland, MD, and formerly of Morgantown, died Sunday, February 23, 1992, at North Florida Regional Medical Center, Gainesville, FL. He was born July 15,1920, in Kitzmiller, MD a son of John E. and Rebecca E. Kisner Knotts. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He worked as a maintenance man until he retired in 1973. He was a member of Procter Kildow American Legion Post 71, Oakland, and VFW Post 10077, Deer Park, MD. He is survived by his wife, Lillian M. Harsh Knotts; four daughters, Twila Wotring of Baltimore, MD, Shirlene Agnsche of Westminster, MD, Marilyn Bachmann of Eldersburg, MD and Anita Lantz of Aurora; a son, Larry Knotts of Cresaptown, MD; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Interment with military services was held Thursday, February 27, at Rocky Gap (MD) Veterans Cemetery. The family requests memorial donations be made to American Cancer Society, Garrett County Cancer Society, Garrett County Chapter, P.O. Box 294, Oakland.
The Preston County News; Kingwood, Preston Co, WV; Feb 29, 1992
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted May 23, 2010 

KNOTTS, Raymond H.

Raymond H. Knotts Sr., 53, of RD 2, Short Gap, died Saturday at Sacred Heart Hospital shortly after he was admitted. Born in Benbush, he was a son of the late Luther H. and Emily (Goff) Knotts. He was employed by the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company and was president of the Knotts Construction Company, Short Gap. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Local 26, United Rubber Workers union. Surviving are his widow, Norma L. (Long) Knotts; one daughter, Miss Lisa L. Knotts, at home; four sons, Raymond H. Knotts Jr., and Jeffrey L. Knotts, both of Tulsa, Okla.; Rodney H. Knotts and Barry C. Knotts, both of Short Gap; two sisters, Mrs. Juanita Love, Cumberland, and Mrs. Genevieve Piper, Oldtown; five brothers, Erville Knotts, Gormania; Luke Knotts and Carl Knotts, both of Baltimore; Dale Knotts, James Knotts, Crellin, Md.; and six grandchildren. Friends will be received at the George Funeral Home where services will be conducted tomorrow at 1 p m. at the funeral home by Willard C. Brakeall. Interment will be in the Fort Ashby Cemetery.
Published in The Cumberland (Md.) News, Monday, August 14, 1978
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 29, 2017

Name: Bruce Albert Knox, 67, of Zehner Rd., Grantsville, MD
Parents: Mary Margaret (Stephen) Knox and Harvey Knox
DOB: June 10, 1936, in Accident, MD
DOD: Saturday, May 1, 2004, at his home
Military: U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War serving with the "Thunderbirds"
Spouse: Frances Dale (Brown) Knox
Predeceased by: father; brother, John
Survived by: mother; wife; son, Harvey Jay Knox, Grantsville; daughter, Annette Carol Pelham and husband Keith Anthony, Hyattsville, MD; brothers, Robert Knox, Oakland, MD; Kenneth and Paul Douglas Knox, both of Grantsville; sisters, Delores Brown, Dundalk, MD; Hazel Green, Silver Spring, MD; Mary Stewart, Gaithersburg, MD
Burial: Cremation
Source: Newman Funeral Homes, Garrett Co., MD and Somerset Co., PA
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 20, 2014

KNOX, Carlton P.

BITTINGER - Carlton P. Knox, 51, a self-employed painter and roofer, died yesterday in Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland. A native of McHenry, he was a son of the late Clarence A. Knox and Ida (Glotfelty) Knox. He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, here. A veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of Grantsville Post 214, American Legion, the Bittinger Volunteer Fire Company, and Camp 68, Woodmen of the World, here. Surviving are his widow, Doris D. (Hetrick) Knox; a son, Ronald P. Knox, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Jennifer Hady, Somerset, Pa.; Rita Knox and Rebecca Knox, both of here; two brothers, Clarence A. Knox Jr., Deer Park; James I. Knox, McHenry, and a sister, Mrs. Susie Miller, Deer Park. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Emmanuel Lutheran Church by the Rev. James S. Mitchell. Interment will be in Bittinger Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to services. The family requests memorials take the form of contributions to the church.
Cumberland News, Wednesday, July 9, 1980
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 25, 2021

Grantsville, Md., Oct. 30 - Mrs. Emily Knox, 74, died at her home on Negro mountain, Tuesday afternoon after a brief illness. She was a daughter of the late Amos and Hannah (Durst) Butler. Surviving is one daughter, Ethel Durst, at home, and one son, John Durst, Grantsville; three brothers, John and Ben Butler, Grantsville; Charles Butler, Blairsville, Pa.; and one sister, Mrs. Mike Tissue, Somerfield, Pa.; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Samuel Sigler, this morning, at the Negro Mountain schoolhouse, with interment in Durst Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 30, 1942
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) 

KNOX, Franklin  N.

Franklin N. Knox, 76, Oakland, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 1996, at his home. Born June 11, 1920, in Garrett County, he was a son of the late Jonas and Esther (Teets) Knox. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine (Rowan) Knox; one son, Franklin “Jamie" Knox, Oakland; one brother, Abraham Knox, Mtn. Lake Park; two sisters, Clara Wiley, Finzel, and Schrilla Knox, Oakland; and two grandchildren. A service was conducted at the Durst Funeral Home, Oakland, on Saturday, Sept. 21, with the Rev. Harold Harman officiating. Interment was in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. The family requests memorials take the form of contributions to Hospice of Garrett County, Inc.
The Republican, Oakland, Garrett Co, MD; Sept. 26, 1996
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted August 12, 2009

KNOX, Miss Hazel Marie (child)

Child Dies as Result of Accident
A two-year-old girl died early yesterday morning in Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland, of head injuries she sustained in an accident while playing Monday evening near her home in Swanton. Hazel Marie Knox, daughter of Russell and Florence (Hare) Knox, was injured when a piece of timber fell and struck her while she was playing near the barn with her sister. The accident occurred about 6 p.m. Monday. She was taken to the hospital but died about twelve hours later. Dr. James H. Feaster, Garrett County medical examiner, ruled the little girl's death as accidental due to a crushed skull. Also surviving besides her parents are three sisters, Mary Catherine, Bertha and Betty, all at home, and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Hare, Swanton. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at North Glade Methodist Church by Rev. Leroy Harvey. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body is at the residence.
Cumberland News, Wednesday, June 4, 1958
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 25, 2021

KNOX, (infant) Ronald

Death of Infant ~ Ronald Knox, eight-month-old son of Russell J. and Edna Davis Knox, of Vindex, Md., died last night at Memorial hospital, where he has[sic] taken Tuesday. The body was taken to Vindex.
Tuesday, September 19, 1939; The Cumberland News (Cumberland, MD)
~Genie
Posted September 15, 2018

KNOYER, Mrs. Louise J.
 
Frostburg Sept. 13. — Funeral services for Mrs. Louise J. Knoyer, a former resident, who died Friday, will be held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bruce Long at LaVale, tomorrow at 2 p. in. Interment will be in Allegany Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, September 13, 1937 - pg 9, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted August 30, 2013  

KNUPP, S. E.

SOMERSET, Dec. 4 - S. E. Knupp, 71, pioneer automobile dealer here, died Sunday morning at his home at 382 West Main street. A native of Westmoreland county, he operated a general store and sawmill at Edie until he purchased the Airsman garage in 1912. He leaves his widow, a sister and granddaughter.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, December 4, 1945
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 4, 2015

KNUPSKY, James (infant)

James Knupsky, one year and 11 days old, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Knupsky of Grindstone, died Wednesday morning at the parental home of complications. Surviving are the parents, his grandmothers, Mrs. Theresa O'Brochkla of Colonial No. 3 and Mrs. Mary Knupsky, and these brothers and sisters, John, Jr., Walter, Nellie, Joseph, Charles, Stanley, Edward and Mary Ann. The funeral mass will be held at 9 o'clock Friday moring at St. Cecelia's Church at Grindstone. Rev. Father Stanley Idzik will be in charge. Burial will be made in St. Mary's Cemetery at Brownsville.
Thursday, 27 February 1941; The Daily Courier (Connellsville, PA
~Genie
Posted January 4, 2020

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