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Marylyn Knauf Obituary
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Marylyn L. (St. Clair) Knauf, 76, went to meet her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, Sunday afternoon, December 2, 2007, at Lourdes Hospital. She was predeceased by her parents, Clifford and Thea (Decker) St. Clair; and brother, Roger St. Clair. She is survived by her husband, David V. Knauf, whom she married May 7, 1950 on her 19th birthday. Also surviving are a brother and sister-in-law, Keith and Patricia St. Clair, Vestal; sister, Joyce St. Clair, Laurens; sister-in-law, Agnes St. Clair, Vestal; along with several nieces and nephews to whom she was lovingly known as "Hiya". Marylyn served the community as a Nationwide Insurance Agent for 10 years. She was a longtime member of Grace Baptist Church where she loved to worship and served her Lord. Marylyn served as church treasurer, taught Sunday school, and was an Awana leader, participated in the Bus Ministry and was a faithful prayer warrior. A thank you to all Marylyn's nurses and assistants on Ross 1 at the hospital for their kindness during her stay.
Funeral Services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 33 Howard Ave., Binghamton, with Rev. Russell Smith, her Pastor, officiating. Friends may call at the Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango St., Port Dickinson, Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. Burial will be in Smithville Flats Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please direct your expressions of sympathy to Grace Baptist Church, 33 Howard Ave., Binghamton, N.Y. 13904, in Marylyn's memory.
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Cynthia Kortepeter
April 23, 2017
We did not know Marylyn Knauf very well because she lived in Binghampton, but we would like to send our condolences to her husband. Best Wishes, Cynthia King Kortepeter, New Russia, N.Y.
Sue Bentley (Augurson)
December 16, 2007
Uncle Dave, I grieve for your loss but I rejoice knowing that Aunt Marilyn is with the Lord. You and she both were such a wonderful example of the love of Jesus when I was growing up. I remember Harvey Ceders and youth group. How blessed we kids were to have our Uncle Dave and Aunt Marily around. May he comfort your heart and wrap you in his love. God bless you
Dawn Lavers
December 11, 2007
Dear Uncle Dave, I never got to tell Aunt Marylyn just how much she influenced and inspired me, but I believe she knows now! As my SS teacher at Grace, she taught me God's love and many bible truths. As my dorm mom at Harvey Cedars she taught me social graces, team work, godly character, and much more. As my Aunt Marylyn, she taught me you didn't have to be related by blood to be family. And I carried that with me into adulthood. Unable to have children of my own, I aspired to be like her, and praise the Lord, I AM now Aunt Dawn to more children than I can count, just like Aunt Marylyn was! I've achieved the title. Now, I only pray I can be half the inspiration to all my kids that Aunt Marylyn was to all of us!
Much love to you now, until we see her again in glory......Dawn (Drum) Lavers
Marie Nechita
December 10, 2007
Dave, sorry to hear of Marylyn's passing. I haven't seen either of you in a long time, but think of you often. Marylyn was a special person. I always enjoyed her. God will give you special strength to carry on. Sincerely, Marie (Lawson) Nechita
Star and Jason (Scott) Reak
December 8, 2007
David,
Marylyn was dearly loved and will be so missed. You are in our prayers, and we love you. Praise the Lord for Marylyn's testimony, as well as yours.
Sharon Dodd
December 7, 2007
Uncle Dave,
What a wonderful testimony you and Aunt Marilyn have had--with all the Grace teens as well as all of us who married those teens. Thank you for giving!
Beverly Fleming
December 7, 2007
Marylyn, I will sure miss you
Jack (John) McFall
December 6, 2007
Uncle David, My mind is so filled with great memories that we spent with Aunt Marylyn and you. My memories are of the great times that we had serving together in the Bus Ministry many years ago. Aunt Marylyn is now in the presence of the Lord and no longer has her "earth suit" but now has a perfect body. I will never forget all the great times that the Lord allowed us to share.
I love you and wish you well at this time.
Jack McFall
Don Edwards
December 5, 2007
My prayers are with you David, suregoing to miss her smile and Hi how are you!!!
Russ,(Lorie)(RJ)(Krystal) Avery
December 5, 2007
I'll see you there Aunt Hiya, Uncle Dave though I am married into the family you are more like a blood relative to me and we share alot in common. We love you very much!
Martha Dodd-Speer
December 5, 2007
Dear Uncle Dave,
I love you. Marylyn challenged me to live my life for Christ. She sacrificially gave to everyone around her. She touched so many lives by her testimony. I praise God for her influence in my life. She will be remembered as a spiritual giant.
Love,
Martha
Joel Beckley
December 5, 2007
Uncle Dave,
Dawn and I wanted to express our love for you and Aunt M. Praise God that she is with her Savior right now, in a perfect body, praising and worshiping Him.
We'll see you Thursday evening.
Love you,
In Christ
Joel and Dawn Beckley
Bethel Baptist Church
Jay & Joanne Barnes
December 5, 2007
Jay & Joanne Barnes - Dave, we are so sorry for your loss. We are here in Binghamton for my father's funeral services, also on Friday. He was 100+. If you can't remember me/us, I am Roger & Thelma's nephew...schooled with Dick K., a couple yrs behind you and Marylyn.
Joe Husnay
December 5, 2007
Dave,Kieth,Patty and Joyce:
Condolences to you and your families. Our prayers are with you at this time.
The Husnay's
Mary Price-Stankiewicz
December 5, 2007
Uncle Dave,
We will always remember Aunt Marilyn. She was an inspiration to everyone that knew her. She will be missed. We got to know you both as Aunt Marilyn and Uncle Dave from Grace Baptist and we always did admire you. May she now rest with the Lord. God be with you.
Mary Price-Stankiewicz
Tim Dodd
December 5, 2007
Uncle Dave,
You and Aunt Marylyn have been great encouragers to me since my youth at Grace. I thank the Lord for you both. Memories of Harvey Cedars, the youth group, serving the Lord together and the fun times will always be with me. May the Lord's comfort and hope sustain you in your loss. Psalm 116:15
Love and prayers,
Bethany Pope
December 5, 2007
Our prayers are with you uncle Dave and all of your family as you celebrate Aunt Marylyn's home going. To God be the glory great things He has done.
Appell Family
December 5, 2007
Uncle Dave,
We love you two very much. You've made memories for us that will last a lifetime & more as we pass them on to our children. Aunt Marylyn was the best SS teacher ever!
Love You Much,
Joan Drum
December 5, 2007
Thank you for the hours of prayers. I will miss our time together, and keep you in my heart
Melanie Class Kirby
December 5, 2007
As you pass through the gates of Heaven, you are now free of pain and suffering.
The Jenkins Family
December 5, 2007
Aunt Marylyn:
We will miss you and love you. We will see you in heaven.
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