Merle Richard McKnight's obituary , Passed away on August 25, 2024 in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

Merle Richard McKnight

July 23, 1963 - August 25, 2024 (61 years old)

Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

Merle Richard McKnight's obituary , Passed away on August 25, 2024 in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

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Merle Richard McKnight

July 23, 1963 - August 25, 2024 (61 years old)

Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania


Merle Richard McKnight Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Merle Richard McKnight of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, whose life came to an end on August 25, 2024 at the age of 61, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Merle Richard McKnight to show support.

He was predeceased by: his father David William McKnight; and his brothers, Charles McKnight and Dennis McKnight. He is survived by: his mother Gladys Mae McKnight (Harbst); his wife Patricia Louise McKnight (Michael); his close friends, Willow, Millie, Rhett and Dexter; his children, Ruth Elizabeth Hays, Jacquelyn Rae Hogue and Sean Michael McKnight; his grandchildren, Jocelyn, Madelyn, Evelyn, Niko, James and Jett; and his siblings, Brenda Jay, Bonnie Watson, William McKnight and Judith Marks.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the "Behavioral Health Impact Fund in memory of Merle McKnight", and sent to LG Health Foundation 2100 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601.

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August 27, 2024

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August 27, 2024

Eric Fisher & Caroline Zook sent flowers

“In loving memory of Merle Richard McKnight, Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.”


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August 28, 2024

Linda Fischer Bruce wrote a sympathy message

“So sorry for the loss of Merle, a dear son, brother, husband, dad and friend. Losing a loved one is hard. In time, may only happy memories surround, and may Merle rest in peace. Linda Fischer Bruce (close friend of Bonnie Watson) .”


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St. Paul's United Methodist Church
398 N Locust St, Elizabethtown, PA 17022

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St. Paul's United Methodist Church
398 N Locust St, Elizabethtown, PA 17022

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