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John Leo Knapp

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John Leo Knapp Veteran

Birth
Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
3 Sep 2013 (aged 59)
Stonycreek, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Geistown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, Thursday, September 5, 2013:

KNAPP – John L., 59, Stonycreek Township, passed away peacefully with the Lord Sept. 3, 2013. Born Jan. 23, 1954, in Johnstown, son of John "Jack" W. Knapp and Barbara (Geiser) Knapp. Preceded in death by father, who passed away Feb. 3, 1993. In addition to his mother, of Johnstown, he is survived by wife, Janet (Esposito) Knapp, Stonycreek Township; son, Ryan Kolar; daughter-in-law, Melyssa (Andler) Kolar; granddaughter, Kensington Rose Kolar; siblings, Anna Marie (Dave) Howell; Ken (Kathleen) Knapp; Loretta Knapp; Barb (Ron) Flowers; Paul Knapp and his companion, Denise; and Tammy (Mike) Mueller; sisters-in-law, Karen (Mike) Solomon; Deb (Tom) Kociban; Vicki Siko, and her companion, Sean "Pat" Booth; Fran (Kerry) Campbell; Joni Esposito, and her companion, Dave Orme; Suzy (Ray) Byers; and Lori (Dave) Cid; and brother-in-law, Mark (Debbie) Esposito. Also survived by many loved nieces, nephews and great-nieces and -nephews on both sides of family. John proudly served his country during Vietnam War in the U.S. Army. Member of Johnstown Knights of Columbus Council 467, 3rd degree and past Grand Knight and Warden; All Saints Assembly 954; All Saints Assembly Color Corp.; and Boyd "Buzz" Wagner Chapter 221 Air Force Association. John was an avid bowler, loved the game of golf, a model train enthusiast, attending train shows and auctions with his buddies, Carl and Matt. He retired from Lee Hospital, subsequently employed by Conemaugh Hospital Pharmacy Department. John just welcomed his only grandchild, Kensington, and was looking forward to her first birthday. He always made family and friends a priority. Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland, where vigil for the deceased will be held and All Saints Color Guard will stand guard from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Moxham, Father Walter Moll Jr., pastor. Committal, St. Anthony's Cemetery, Geistown, with military rites conducted by Menoher Post 155 VFW Ritual Team. Online condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, Thursday, September 5, 2013:

KNAPP – John L., 59, Stonycreek Township, passed away peacefully with the Lord Sept. 3, 2013. Born Jan. 23, 1954, in Johnstown, son of John "Jack" W. Knapp and Barbara (Geiser) Knapp. Preceded in death by father, who passed away Feb. 3, 1993. In addition to his mother, of Johnstown, he is survived by wife, Janet (Esposito) Knapp, Stonycreek Township; son, Ryan Kolar; daughter-in-law, Melyssa (Andler) Kolar; granddaughter, Kensington Rose Kolar; siblings, Anna Marie (Dave) Howell; Ken (Kathleen) Knapp; Loretta Knapp; Barb (Ron) Flowers; Paul Knapp and his companion, Denise; and Tammy (Mike) Mueller; sisters-in-law, Karen (Mike) Solomon; Deb (Tom) Kociban; Vicki Siko, and her companion, Sean "Pat" Booth; Fran (Kerry) Campbell; Joni Esposito, and her companion, Dave Orme; Suzy (Ray) Byers; and Lori (Dave) Cid; and brother-in-law, Mark (Debbie) Esposito. Also survived by many loved nieces, nephews and great-nieces and -nephews on both sides of family. John proudly served his country during Vietnam War in the U.S. Army. Member of Johnstown Knights of Columbus Council 467, 3rd degree and past Grand Knight and Warden; All Saints Assembly 954; All Saints Assembly Color Corp.; and Boyd "Buzz" Wagner Chapter 221 Air Force Association. John was an avid bowler, loved the game of golf, a model train enthusiast, attending train shows and auctions with his buddies, Carl and Matt. He retired from Lee Hospital, subsequently employed by Conemaugh Hospital Pharmacy Department. John just welcomed his only grandchild, Kensington, and was looking forward to her first birthday. He always made family and friends a priority. Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland, where vigil for the deceased will be held and All Saints Color Guard will stand guard from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Moxham, Father Walter Moll Jr., pastor. Committal, St. Anthony's Cemetery, Geistown, with military rites conducted by Menoher Post 155 VFW Ritual Team. Online condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.


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