Signe Emmy Gundersen Knibestol Noraas

Signe Emmy (Gundersen) (Knibestol) Noraas, 84, of Mt. Bethel, PA passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 8th. Signe was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 9, 1940, a daughter of the late Gunner and Pauline (Hansen) Gundersen. She was the widow of Trygve Seval Noraas who passed away in 2007. Her first husband Sverre Knibestol passed away in 1968. Signe was a graduate of Bay Ridge High School in Brooklyn, NY. She was employed as a housekeeper at Tuscarora Inn and Conference Center in Mt. Bethel, PA, until retiring in 2020. Signe enjoyed singing, shopping, and working at Tuscarora. She loved Jesus, her family and adored her poodle Alfie. She was a member of The Salvation Army in Brooklyn, NY, which was a big influence in her life. Signe is survived by four daughters Karen Karlik, wife of Tony, Susan LaBar, wife of Sherwood, Irene Noraas, and Elane Graham, wife of Sean, four sons Andreas and Robert Noraas, Tom Noraas, husband of Diane, and Karl Noraas, husband of Lisa, two sisters Shirley Kristiansen, wife of Kenny, and Diane Manee, wife of Larry, 21 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by two brothers George and Ralph Gundersen, three sisters Ingrid Kramer, Ruth Tracey Dempsey, and Mable Ruth Gundersen, a daughter-in-law Mary Noraas, and a grandson Corey Noraas Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, February 14th at Mt. Bethel Church, 1270 Belvidere Corner Rd, Mt Bethel, PA. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 10 to 11 AM on Friday, February 14th at the church. Burial will be held at Prospect Cemetery, East Stroudsburg, PA. Arrangements have been entrusted to the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, Martins Creek, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a Salvation Army of one's choice or Tuscarora Inn and Conference Center, 3300 River Road, Mt. Bethel, PA 18343 To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Signe Emmy Gundersen Knibestol Noraas, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.