Obituary of Florence K Knapic

Florence K. Knapic, 88, Robinson went to be with the Lord on September 18, 2023, at Beacon Ridge Manor.  Born April 9, 1935, in Robinson, daughter of late Charles S. Altimus and Anna M. (Moyer) Freidhoff Altimus.  Also preceded in death by brothers Francis Freidhoff and Perry Justin Altimus, and sister Pearl Brett.

Survived by loving husband of 65 years Edward A. Knapic, Sr., children Mary McFeaters, Edward Knapic and wife Debbie (McCloskey), Matthew Knapic and wife Cathie (Hoffman), Mark Knapic and wife Anita (DeRubis), Anna Millard & husband Randy, Luke Knapic, Elizabeth Knapic, John Knapic and wife Robin (Hood), 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, brother Leo Altimus, and sisters Martha Smolka and Mary Anne Dakis.

Florence enjoyed being a wife, mother, and grandmother.  She loved her family, especially the grandchildren, who her children would tease by saying she loved them more.  She enjoyed playing games and taking her grandchildren to the family camp.  Was very active in organizing the hymn sings at Robinson Community Center.  Florence loved her Lord and would witness every chance she got.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Beacon Ridge and Ruth Baird, her former caregiver, for the care, love and support Florence received.

Friends received 2-8 pm Wednesday at Richard C. Stuart Funeral Home, 392 E. Philadelphia St., Armagh where service will be held 11 am Thursday.  Pastor David Dillie officiating.  Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery.