Debra M Knight

Debra M Knight obituary, North East, PA

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Debra Knight Obituary

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Debra M. (Miller) Knight, 72, of North East, passed away on Saturday July 19, 2025 at her residence.
She was born on March 21, 1953 in Westfield, New York to the late Sheldon E. and Helena M. (Hartmann) Miller.
Debra graduated North East High School and was employed by the Chautauqua Mental Health Department.
She was a member of the Brotherhood of St. Joseph, North East V.F.W., and loved playing golf.
She was preceded by her husband Albert Knight; son, Albert Knight, Jr.; sister, Ann Dylewskik; and brother, Marcus Miller.
Debra is survived by her son; Patrick Knight (Tricia); daughter, Victoria Irwin; and grandchildren, Chad, Elizabeth, Preston, Rebecca, Chelsey, and Sarah.
Friends and family are invited to graveside service on Thursday July 24th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Gregory Cemetery. Please send condolences to elkinfh.com.
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My heart is broken! Debi and I have been best friends for 44 years. She and Al and George and I were in our Renew group together years ago. She was a wonderful person. I will miss her so much.

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