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Marilou Knobloch Obituary
Born on August 30, 1928 in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Grace L. (Delp) McCracken.
On April 16, 1948, she married "J" Walter Knobloch. He preceded her in death on August 14, 2015.
She retired from the DuBois Area School District as an office manager of the DuBois Area High School. After her retirement, she served several years as manager of the DuBois Office for State Representative Dan Surra.
Marilou was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in DuBois and active in the DuBois Ministerial Food Pantry. She was also a volunteer for the American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society.
She is survived by her children; Michael Knobloch and his wife, Cindy, of DuBois, PA, Patrick Knobloch of State College, PA, Timothy Knobloch and his wife, Elizabeth, of Parkersburg, WV, Kathleen Zrowka and her husband, David, of Pittsburgh, PA and Julie Felix and her husband, Rod, of DuBois, PA, as well as ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Marilou was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret J. Bartley, 3 brothers; Robert E. McCracken, James A. McCracken and Norman L. McCracken.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 29, 2018 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Baronick Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 30, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church with Pastor John Miller and Pastor Amy Godshall-Miller officiating.
Burial will be in Castle View Cemetery in New Castle, PA.
Memorials may be sent to the Christ Lutheran Scholarship Fund, 875 Sunflower Drive, DuBois, PA 15801 and/or the DuBois Ministerial Food Pantry, P.O. Box 157, DuBois, PA 15801
On-line condolences may be sent to www.gbfuneralhome.com.
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Paula Biggie
July 30, 2018
I remember her from high school. Great lady.. so sorry Julie and family!
Dan Surra
July 30, 2018
What a great lady! I worked with Marilou during my tenure at DAHS. After her retirement and my subsequent election to the General Assembly, she ran my DuBois district office for many years and what an excellent job she did.
God's speed, Marilou!
Pamela Mortimer
July 29, 2018
I lived next to J and Marilou for 9 years. They were a lovely couple that were always sweet and friendly toward me. Marilou was a funny and vibrant woman. May she rest in peace.
Suzi Manning
July 29, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom, Marilou was one of my favorite people at Christ Lutheran, she was so much fun, and she will be missed. God bless you all.
Vickie Miles
July 29, 2018
so sorry to hear of Aunt Marilous's passing. Warm hugs and prayers for everyone.
Paula Baun (Ritchey)
July 28, 2018
Pat, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you and your family.
Bill & Darlene Hopkins
July 28, 2018
So sad to hear of Marilou's passing we have fond memorys of being with her over the years.
Adrienne Via
July 28, 2018
So sorry for your loss, lm sure she will be remembered fondly by all who knew her.
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