Gilbert H. Knapp, 1928-2021

He was born Sept. 22, 1928, in Sharon, Pa., the son of Gilbert A. and Clara Murrell Knapp.

Gilbert was a member of St. Stephen Church in Niles and St. Lawrence Church in Bushnell, Fla. He was a World War II veteran of the Navy, Airman First Class, receiving the World War II Victory Medal. He retired from the Erie Railroad and Conrail, where he worked as a clerk for 40 years.

He enjoyed camping, golf, modern and western square dancing, and was a fan of the Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns.

Gilbert is survived by five sons, Richard (Cathy) Knapp of Howland, Patrick (Susan) Knapp of Tallmadge, David (Kim) Knapp of Vienna, Robert (Thomas) Knapp of Niles and Johnny (Tina) Knapp of Niles; two daughters, Linda Knapp of Niles and Brenda (Vince) Corcoran of Columbus; a sister, Lori (Dean) Henning of Sharon, Pa., six stepchildren, Ray Lute, David Lute, Susan Hines, Mary Jane Mallia, Joanne Herrich and Paula Keener; 12 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Gilbert N. Knapp and Nicholas D. Knapp; two brothers, Jack Knapp and Robert Knapp; two sisters, Barbara Ann and Joan Marie; his aunt, Rose Knapp, who raised him; and his two wives, Mary C. Knapp and Ellen Sharkey.

A Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2021, at St. Stephen Church in Niles. Family and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2021, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Holloway-Williams Funeral Home, 611 Robbins Ave., Niles, Ohio, 330-652-2422

Due to the current pandemic, facial coverings are mandatory and social-distancing guidelines will be enforced at the funeral home and church.

Burial will be in St. Stephen Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Carington Park veterans facility in Gilbert’s name.

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