Kathleen A. Knechtel Obituary
We bid farewell to Kathleen A. Knechtel of Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 17, 2024 at the age of 76. Kathleen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kathleen A. Knechtel to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Margel and Harriet Margel; her daughter Jennifer Loper; and her sister Patty Heese. She is survived by: her husband David Knechtel; her children, Lisa Page (Kevin) and Jeffrey Knechtel (Erin); her grandchildren, Josh Loper (Antonia), Tyler Loper (Emily), Tanner Gill, Brayden Knechtel, Brynley Page and Zachary Knechtel; and her brother William Margel (Sandy). She is also survived by in-laws, nieces, and nephews.
Visitation was held on Monday, October 21st 2024 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. (2841 Woodland Cir, Allison Park, PA 15101). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, October 22nd 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Of Our Lady of the Lakes Parish (527 Bairdford Rd, Gibsonia, PA 15006).
The family requests those who wish to express sympathy in lieu of flowers to consider making a memorial donation to the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Passavant, 9100 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Kathy's family at http://www.kingfuneralhome.com.
