John H. Knab Obituary
The memory of John H. Knab of Varysburg, New York, born in Warsaw, New York, who passed away on August 28, 2024 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. 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, George Knab and Jeannette Hewson Knab; and his siblings, George Knab (Doris) of Varysburg and Ann Corwin (Donald) of Varysburg. He is survived by: his wife Joan; his children, Joanne Lehmann (Robert) of Carolina Shores, NC, Janet Bonner (John) of Varysburg, Judy Preischel (Allen) of Eden, NY, Jeffrey Knab of Varysburg, John P. Knab of Varysburg and Jennifer Reed (Nate) of Victor, NY.; his grandchildren, Elizabeth Haverly (Andrew), Rob Lehmann (Lisa), Christiana Lehmann, Michael Bonner, Emily Brotherton (Ian), John Preischel, Michael Preischel, Katie Preischel, Clara Reed, Henry Reed, Harvey Reed and Hewson Reed; his great grandchildren, Luke Lehmann, Brooks Lehmann and Aria Haverly; and his sisters-in-law, Rose Boxler and Nadine Schwab. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 12th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the St. Michael's RC Church (171 N Main St, Warsaw, NY 14569). A burial will be held on Saturday, October 12th 2024 from 12:15 PM to 12:45 PM at the Joachim & Anne RC Parish Cemetery (2311 NY-98, Varysburg, NY 14167). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 12th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 2446 US-20A, Varysburg, NY 14167.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Varysburg Fire Dept., P.O. Box 638, Varysburg, NY 14167, or Charlotte House, Inc., 4316 Route 98, North Java, NY 14113.
