Ronald Lee "Ron" Knapp

1939 - 2023

Ronald "Ron" Lee Knapp, 84, of Corsica, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, while a patient at Penn Highlands Brookville Hospital.

Born July 12, 1939, in Rose Township, he was the son of the late Floyd Alvin and Edith Vivian (Haight) Knapp.

Ronald graduated from Brookville Area High School and went on to become a Union carpenter and general contractor.

He married Susan Marie Marotta on June 3, 1989, in Brookville. Susan survives him.

Mr. Knapp proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army Reserves.

He was a lifetime member of Local 423 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners.

Ronald was also a lifetime member and former secretary of the Brookville Volunteer Fire Department.

As a child, he attended the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Brookville.

Ronald loved the Pennsylvania wilds that he called home, and was specifically an avid deer hunter.

He was born and raised on his family homestead. He even built his own log home on the property with his wife.
Ronald took immense pride in his property and his vegetable garden.

He loved his friends and family, especially his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by many.

In addition to his wife, Ronald is survived by four children, Eric A. (Lynda) Knapp, Lynda K. (Brad) Shaffer, Terry L. (Jennifer) Beamer, Thomas J. "TJ" (Jennifer) Beamer; 11 grandchildren, Liana, Kristin, Joshua and Janais Knapp, Jacob, Morgan and Emily Reinard, Corben and Raegan Beamer, Gabriel and Ellie Beamer; and five siblings, Betty L. Slaughenhaupt, Maxine J. Smarsh, Romaine K. (Tom) Stoutenger, Peggy J. Gatto and Craig E. (Jackie) Knapp.

In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in passing by two brothers, John H. Knapp and Larry A. Knapp.

The family will receive friends from 3 to 8 p.m. on Monday, October 23, 2023, at the McKinney – d'Argy Funeral Home in Brookville.

A service will be performed by the Brookville Volunteer Fire Department beginning at 6 p.m. in Ron's honor.

A second viewing will take place on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, from 10 to 11 a.m., also at the funeral home.

A funeral service will take place immediately following the second viewing, beginning at 11 a.m., officiated by Pastor Dean Smith.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Brookville Volunteer Fire Department, 240 Madison Ave., Brookville, PA 15825 or to the Hahne Cancer Center by visiting www.phhealthcare.org/donate.

Online condolences and additional information can be found by visiting www.dargyfh.com.