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Barbara Knosp Obituary
Born in Fulton, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Gertrude (McDonald) Holmes.
Barbara worked as a secretary at Charles E. Riley Elementary School. She also worked at Lakeshore Transportation and Canale's Restaurant.
Growing up, Barbara participated in acrobatics and Fulton Cheerleading. She won "Best Smile" of her senior class. Barbara loved being a mom and grandmother.
Barbara is survived by her three daughters, Theresa (Kenneth) Kern of Oswego, Donna Knosp of Baldwinsville, Kimberly (Sam) Meeker of Clay, a son Donald (Ellen) Knosp Jr. of Oswego, six beloved grandchildren, Kevin Kern, Bryan Kern, Katie Stevens, Brianne Bos, Brandon Borrow and Ashley Celi, and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Donald Knosp Sr., her brother Peter Holmes, and her sister Patricia Pomeroy.
Family and friends are invited to call from 4-6 pm on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Nelson Funeral Home, 11 W. Albany Street. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, October 7th, at 11 am at Nelson Funeral Home, followed by burial in St. Peter Cemetery. Arrangements are under the caring guidance of Nelson Funeral Home.
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Bridget Sage
October 5, 2025
Barbara was a wonderful woman. I knew her from Crown Park as I was her Social Needs Companion. I spent a lot of time with her for the last 3 months any where from between 5-10 hours every week with her. She was the first person i met at my job and we became such good friends. I would eat lunch with her and her friends and she was one of the most loved and popular women at the nursing home. She had such good quality of life the last few months and was only feeling not great the last week. She was as we all talked about it the most vibrant healthy woman at Crown Park. I am hoping to get out early to make it up to visitation tomorrow If I can. She was so kind to me and always made sure I ate some thing. She loved her children and grand children so much and she always spoke of them and Donald so fondly. I will miss her so much.
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