Beatrice Florence Knisely, 92, of Brownsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 24, 1919 in Maple Glenn, PA She was the daughter of the late William and Susie Banks DeLuca Beatrice was a homemaker and enjoyed bingo, shopping, and visiting with family. She enjoyed life and was always trying to help others. It was a great pleasure for her to know that she could do for and also help other people. She was a beloved mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her family and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband William J. Knisely Sr. Brothers: Tony, William, Joe, & George DeLuca Sisters: Anna Weber, Frances McMinn, Christina Karolewics Marino, & Lena Shadursky Beatrice is survived by her 3 children: William J. Knisely Jr. & wife Madeleine - Parma, OH Ted Knisely & wife Sherri - California, PA Janet Knisely Ferrari & husband Ray - Bedford Heights, OH 8 grandchildren: William Knisely, Rick Knisely, Theodore Knisely, Ray Ferrari, Jimmy Ferrari, Brandi Moyer Dinardo, Teddy Knisely, & Jacob Knisely 11 great-grandchildren: Britney, Katie, Kyle, Corey, Teddy, Samantha, Caitlin, Chayra, Ethan, Dru, & Cammie 2 Brothers: Paul DeLuca and Pete DeLuca 3 Sisters: Mary Dolan, Dorothy DeLuca, Rose DeLuca Also survived by several nieces and nephews Friends will be received in The Skirpan Funeral Home 135 Park Street Brownsville, PA on Friday, July 6, from 2PM until 9PM and on Saturday until 10:30AM where a Blessing Service will be held with Rev. Fr. Micah E. Kozoil officiating. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park.
Visitation Details
Friday, July 6th, 2012 2:00pm - 9:00pm, Skirpan Funeral Home
Service Information
Saturday, July 7th, 2012 10:30am, Skirpan Funeral Home
Interment Details
LaFayette Memorial Park
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