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Stephen Knowles Obituary
Stephen J. Knowles, 51 of Bethlehem Township, lost his courageous battle to Leukemia on Sunday, June 29, 2008. He was the husband of Caroline (Nonnemacher) Knowles for 19 years and a loving father of two beautiful girls, Trista and Natasha at home. He was the son of John Knowles Sr. and the late Anna (Heuyter) Knowles. Brother of John Knowles Jr., long time best friend of Raymond Babio and his nieces and nephews. Stephen worked for One Source at Lehigh University for 14 years and he loved his dogs, racing, fishing and fixing cars. We would like to thank his doctors and nurses from the 6th floor and M.I.C.U. at St. Lukes Hospital in Fountain Hill. They treated him like one of their family members and he was known as the mascot of the 6th floor. Services: Private, online condolences at www.downingfuneralhome.com. Contributions: Please, NO flowers, contributions may be made to the family, checks payable to Downing Funeral Home, Inc., 1002 W. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.
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Nunnemacher Kimberly
July 13, 2008
I took care of Steve at St. Lukes and he was the greatest patient you could have..Always a smile on his face never one to complain(except the food maybe)..He never let the cancer get him down..He fought a couragous battle..He will be sadly missed..He was a part of "our family" on P6...Rest in peace..
Barbara Cunningham
July 10, 2008
To Steve's Family We all will miss you but we know you are wth God now and do not have any pain,. so it makes it easier for us to except that you are gone but willl always be with us in our hearts We were all lucky to have known you.God bless your family.
Lamont & Sandy Grim
July 9, 2008
To Jack & Caroline, daughters, & family: Our hearts are filled with sadness and also relief that such a good person is free from pain. We only knew Stevie briefly through Jack & Debbie and the Car Club. We remember him with a smile and a gentle quietness. He apparently touched many lives and they are now better for it. Please accept our deepest sympathy. May the comfort of family, friends, and our Lord help in giving you Peace.
Kathy Doncsecz
July 3, 2008
To Caroline & Family,
Steven will always be missed, I remeber him always past and present as a very good friend. He will be deeply missed. I am sorry for your loss, he was a wonderful person and I am glad to have had him in my life as a great friend. Through good times & the bad times. With my deepest sympathy
Kathy Doncsecz (Mindler)
Kathy Doncsecz
July 3, 2008
To Carolynn & Family,
Steven will always be missed, I remeber him always past and present as a very good friend. He will be deeply missed. I am sorry for your loss, he was a wonderful person and I am glad to have had him in my life as a great friend. Through good times & the bad times. With my deepest sympathy
Kathy Doncsecz (Mindler)
Mike Shive
July 3, 2008
Dear Caroline, Trista, Natasha, and John
We lived in a twin next door to Stevie when we were all kids and wanted to share this with you that hopefully will give you a smile. Stevie liked to play the drums. And through the thin walls of the twin, we could here him playing, especially on early Saturday mornings. We still joke to this day how my sisters would stomp their feet against the wall to try to stop his renditions. I would go over to see him play and whoever let me in would have to flick the light on and off in the room to get his attention because he couldn't hear us over his playing. He was part of the reason I took up playing the drums.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Shives (Jack, Deb, Sue, Diane, Mike, and Shirley Shive)
George and Linda Lemak
July 2, 2008
To The Knowles' Family...
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Ann Nonnemacher
July 2, 2008
Dear Caroline, Trista, and Natasha,
We were saddened to hear of Steve's passing away. Our most hearfelt sympathy is with you all at this time. May God bless and watch over you and may his love help you remember all the loving, wonderful memories of Steve and help you through the difficult times. Steve is no longer in pain and at peace. He will be your guardian angel. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Tim, Ann, Kristen and Kaity Nonnemacher
Trista Knowles
July 1, 2008
to my dad:
you are the best dad in the world. you are like the moon that shines on us at night and the sun that keeps us warm during the day. when the fireworks crack i know your happy and having fun. your like metal that keeps us safe all day and night. you will always be in my mind, heart and dreams, forever and ever. you tought me a lot of things in life that i am going to keep and use forever. you made us laugh when we were sad or mad. we did a lot of great things together. Dad i love you so much and nothing is going to change that. I promise to make all of your dreams come true. I miss and love you. We will never forget you daddy.
Anita Hirsch (Reiss)
July 1, 2008
Caroline, Trista & Natasha,
My Deepest Sympathy on your great loss. You probably do not know who I am but I knew Steve and his wonderful family. I know he was an important part of your life and will be missed dearly. He was truly an amazing and wonderful person. I feel blessed that I had a chance to know him and his family. Comfort comes from knowing he is no longer suffering here but in the arms of our Lord and God. He is also with his wonderful Mother and Uncle Frankie. May God Bless you's and help you's through this difficult time. My thought and prayers are with all of you's.
Anita Hirsch (Reiss)
Kelly Horn
July 1, 2008
Caroline you probaly don't know me but I knew your husband. The world will be a little worse off with him gone .God bless and be with your family in your time of sorrow.
JENN THOMMA
July 1, 2008
CAROL,TRISTA,AND NATASHA
IT'S BEEN A WHILE SINCE I'VE TALKED TO YOU ALL I'M SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT STEVIE. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME.
renee flanagan
July 1, 2008
sorry your gone and now you are in god hands no more suffering the pain is over you
your old friend,
rene'e flanagan
Nancy Muick
July 1, 2008
Natasha and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our hearts and prayers. Please let us know if you need anything.
Love,
Nancy and John
Theresa Muick
July 1, 2008
Natasha,
You and your family are in our prayers.
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Wendy Schaffer
July 1, 2008
Natasha and family,
We are so sorry for your loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Please know that we are here for you if you need us.
Wendy, Fred, Mary, Johnny and Buddy
Charise Grube
July 1, 2008
RIP stevie
If you didn't know stevie, you were missing out on a very strong ambitous young man. He was full of life, and never let his sickness get in the way of what he loved to do.
GONE, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS <3
'only the good die young'
Charise Grube
July 1, 2008
RIP. Stevie
If you didnt know stevie,you were missing out on a very strong ambitious young man. When you were around him, you just felt alive. He never let his sickness stop him from doing what he loved to do. He lived like to the fullest.
GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN, ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS <3
'only the good die young'
Diane Fegley
July 1, 2008
John, Carolyn and Family:
So sorry to hear of your loss. God will supply you the strength you need to get through the difficult period in your lives. He is in a better place and has no more suffering.
God Bless
Shalom
Diane and Christopher Fegley
J. T. Chladni
Peggy Nonnemacher Konnick
July 1, 2008
Steve came to our family a lost young man with no direction. He was looking for a place to call home and a family to call his. We welcomed him with open and loving arms, he snuggled in. Steve blossomed in this big boisterous family of ours. He became a loving Husband, great Father and a terrific friend to all of us. He enjoyed helping out on all of our household projects whether it was installing a kitchen or chopping wood, Steve was on hand to assist. Most of all he loved the family gatherings. If it involved family and food Steve was happy. When Steve was attacked by Cancer he treated it like any other obstacle in his life, head on. He always wore a smile and when I would ask him how he felt he always respond with, "I'm here and that's all that matters". Because being apart of our family was so importqant to him. Steve passed away quietly with his loving family snuggled around him. That would have made him happy!
Richard Tomolovski
July 1, 2008
Sorry for your loss.
Caroline Knowles
July 1, 2008
To my husband: You were the love of my life. We were always supposed to be together however someone had other plans for you. I love you so much and always will. You were not only a loving husband but you were also a terrific father and also my best friend. My world revolved around you. You will always be in my heart and soul I will miss you terribly. I know now you can stop feeling the pain and will no longer be tired. You put on a front so we couldn't see your pain and you are the bravest person I will ever know. One day we will be together again and we will never have to leave each other anymore. Until we meet again. I love you always.
Natasha Knowles
July 1, 2008
My Dad was one of the most important people in my life. I looked up to him in so many ways. When we were told the horrible news that he had cancer, it was like my heart just smashed into a million pieces. He had his bad times and he had his good. More good then bad thankfully. He kept right on fighting for my mom, my sister, and I. He wanted to see us grow. get married and have kids. Although he has passed we know in our hearts that he will still be there to see all of those moments. I miss him so much, but I know that he isn't suffering no more and thats all that counts. I would like to thank everyone that was there for him. It meant a lot to him and to our family. To girls on the 6th Floor im sure he will still come visit you, like he did on so many other occasions. i love you dad and you will forever be with me in my heart.
Vicki Lowe
July 1, 2008
Caroline, Trista and Natasha,
So sorry to hear the news. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Cousin Vicki
Isabel & Bill Algatt
July 1, 2008
Dear Caroline & girls, So sorry about the loss of your loved one. Steve is finally at peace and not suffering anymore. Our hearts go out to you and the whole family.
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