Jane A. Knapp

Jane A. Knapp obituary

Jane A. Knapp

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Nov

14

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Vay-Schleich & Meeson

1075 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626

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15

Service

10:30 a.m.

Chapel of All Saints Mausoleum at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

Rochester, NY

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Jane Knapp Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral & Cremation Chapels - Greece Chapel on Nov. 4, 2025.

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November 3, 2025 at age 87. Predeceased by her husband, Alfred Amante; parents, Leon and Anne Stanne. She is survived by her loving son and daughter-in-law, Gregg (Terry) Knapp; grandson, Jason Knapp; sister, Elaine (Donald) Eli; several nieces and nephews.

Jane retired as a school teacher in Trumbull CT., and lived in Florida for many years where she enjoyed her garden, making homemade greeting cards and puzzles. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Jane's visitation will be held Friday, November 14th 4 PM-7 PM at Vay-Schleich & Meeson 1075 Long Pond Rd. Her committal Prayers will be held, Saturday, November 15th 10:30 AM in the Chapel of All Saints Mausoleum at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Please meet at the Dewey Avenue Entrance of the cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Journey Home 994 Long Pond Road Rochester, New York 14626 in her memory.

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November 5, 2025

Jacqueline Norcel & Terry Buckingham planted trees.

November 5, 2025

Jacqueline J Norcel posted to the memorial.

November 5, 2025

Terry Buckingham posted to the memorial.

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Jacqueline J Norcel

November 5, 2025

You were an outstanding teacher and friend. Students loved you. I was blessed to know you.

Terry Buckingham

November 5, 2025

Gregg and Terry, I worked with your mom in Trumbull. We had a lot of fun teaching our third graders in the portables which we called our own little school. Jane, Jan, Barbara and I made a great team. I have wonderful memories of the time we spent together.
Terry Buckingham

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Upcoming Events

Nov

14

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Vay-Schleich & Meeson

1075 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626

Send Flowers

Nov

15

Service

10:30 a.m.

Chapel of All Saints Mausoleum at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

Rochester, NY

Send Flowers

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.