Gary E. Knauff

Gary E. Knauff obituary, Essex, MD

Gary E. Knauff

Gary Knauff Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Connelly Funeral Home of Essex - Baltimore on Oct. 27, 2025.

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On October 25, 2025 Gary E. Knauff, "Canoe", "Noop", "Stu" passed away; devoted son of the late Paul Knauff Sr and the late Mathilda Knauff; beloved brother of David Knauff, Teresa Knauff, Brenda Marr, the late Paul Knauff Jr, and the late Kevin Knauff; loving uncle of Lisa Knauff, Barbara Branham, Krista Knauff, Laura Buchanan, and Amanda Pappas. Also survived by many great-nieces and nephews along with other loving family and friends.
Graveside services and interment will be held at Holly Hill Memorial Gardens,10201 Bird River Rd, Middle River, MD 21220 on Thursday, October 30th, 2025 at 2 pm.
Immediately following the interment, there will be a luncheon at 3;30 pm at the North Point / Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department Hall, 7500 North Point Rd., Baltimore, MD 21219
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