Brenda J. Kniskern Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Brenda J. Kniskern of Schenectady, New York, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Brenda left this world on June 11, 2024, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Brenda J. Kniskern to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ronald Russell and June Russell; and her grandparents, Viola and Miles Gildersleeve. She is survived by: her husband Brian Kniskern; her daughter Jennifer N. Coons (Chris); her grandchildren, Graceson, Gabriella Coons and Lilyanna; her brothers, Rory Russell (Stefka) and Trent Russell (Karen); her niece Elizabeth June Russell; her nephews, Taylor and Jake Russell; and her former husband Everett Coons.
The family requests that donations be made in Brenda's name to Leah of Schenectady, New York Home School New York Loving Education at Home, checks can be made out specifically to Schenectady LEAH and given to family to support the local Schenectady chapter. Donations can also be made to St. Jude Children Research hospital at https://www.stjude.org or The Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc. at https://rmhc.org.
