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1945
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2023
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Julia Knauff Obituary
Born March 1, 1945, in Butler, she was the daughter of the late Walter Alvin and Satina Capella Rahiser.
Julia was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Evans City. She was a 1963 graduate of Evans City High School. She was a lead in the Hi-Steppers group. She was very close with her family and loved attending family functions. She was a devoted wife, mother and dog lover who will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of almost 57 years, Ronald Knauff; her son, Kyle (Lori) Knauff; her brother, Ed (Fae) Rahiser; and her granddaughters, Hannah and Leah Knauff.
KNAUFF - Friends of Julia A. Knauff, who died Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, will be received from 4 p.m. until the time of the service at 7 p.m. Friday at BOYLAN FUNERAL HOME, 116 E. Main St., Evans City, with Pastor Brandon Johns officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to the Butler County Humane Society, https://butlercountyhs.org/make-a-donation.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Patti Kradel
September 2, 2023
With the greatest of sympathy to Ron and family Patti Kradel
Jon McKain
August 31, 2023
Ron and family, so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. Jon and Michelle McKain
Maryann Muto Guthrie
August 30, 2023
Sympathy and prayers, may she
Alan Offstein
August 30, 2023
Ron, so very sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace...
Dennis McClelland
August 30, 2023
Remember Julia as a friend.
Ron Vodenichar
August 30, 2023
Sorry for your loss Ron. It has been a very difficult last decade . Best wishes to you and may she rest in peace.
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