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1953
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2024
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Curtis Knoff Obituary
Besides his parents, Curtis was predeceased by a brother, Richard C. Knoff.
Curtis is survived by a brother, Raymond G. Knoff of Idaho.
Curtis graduated St. Marys High School and Penn State, receiving a bachelor's in civil engineering degree, with honors. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and worked as a civil engineer for the Army Corps of Engineers for 32 years, retiring in August 2008. He was a devoted son and caretaker, caring for his grandmother and his parents for many years. He lived all his life in Force until moving to DuBois in 2019.
According to his wishes, there will be no public visitation.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Force, PA, with Father Mark Mastrian, celebrant.
Interment will take place in the Church Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials to the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Force, PA and will be accepting online condolences at the Ralph M. Geer Funeral Home website (www.nedzafamilyfuneralhomes.com).
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Barbara Kopshina
February 7, 2025
Curtis visited the PSU DuBois Campus Library often. He baked pie for the employees and shared many interesting stories with us. We will miss him!
Lloyd Caldwell
September 12, 2024
I've learned of Curt's passing late, but I remember him fondly from the years that we worked together in 1978-80 in the Corps of Engineers Susquehanna Area Engineer on the Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Dams and Lakes projects in Tioga County. Curt was a key member of the staff of engineers that managed the construction of those multi-million dollar projects which provided flood risk reduction for communities downstream. Curt's legacy from his professional work on those projects and others in his career is one of serving the people of the Midatlantic region to enhance the quality of life and safety for them. Given the opportunity, one can look upon those large projects and remember Curt, for he helped to build them.
Patty Bonghi
July 13, 2024
Patty Bonghi
July 13, 2024
Patty Bonghi
July 13, 2024
So glad we got to visit when we were in PA last September. He was so very happy to see Jon and his wife Grace too. We left him with many happy memories!
Debbie Angelo
July 9, 2024
Curtis and I always communicated about our families' history. I will sure miss that
Nadine Pirazzi
July 8, 2024
Curtie was such a kind man. We always sat together in church and he would help me get to my my car safely in the winter. Hope you will get to see my sister in heaven and share your school memories.
DeaconPaul Bauman
July 8, 2024
A man of unwavering faith and unconditional love for his fellow man. If there ever was a man that the Lord was glad to see it was Curtis. I was blessed in his company when I brought him the Eucharist. You are peace my friend.
Deacon Paul
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