Leona J. “Lee” Knarr, age 86 of Troutville, PA went home to be with her Lord and Savior after a brief illness on October 17, 2026 at her home.
Born on August 17, 1940 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Frank August and Mary Rakicky. On July 15, 1995 she married her husband of 31 years, Robert E. Knarr. He survives.
Lee had worked as a secretary/bookkeeper for Union Company in Chicago, IL for 21 years. She was a member of Troutville Trinity United Church of Christ. Lee loved sports, so having been raised in Chicago, the Chicago teams were her favorite. She was an incredible artist, a gifted poet, a Christmas enthusiast, a polka music lover, and she loved to sit on her back porch and watch the hummingbirds.
Lee lived and breathed for her family. They were most important to her in this life. Along with her husband Bob, Lee is survived by her children; Gerald Berger, Jr., Jeffrey Berger, Susan Schroeder (Tom), Christopher Knarr (Danielle), and Daniel Knarr (Kelly), eleven grandchildren; Jonathan Berger, Meghan Berger, Ashley Berger, Matthew DeRespinis, Marissa DeRespinis, Nikki Berger, Noah Knarr, Lucas Knarr, Ethan Knarr, Rileigh Knarr, and Andrew Snyder, and four great grandchildren; Jonathan, Aubrey, Mackenzie, and Aaron.
There will be no public visitation, and a private service will be held. Burial will be in Troutville Trinity United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Troutville Trinity United Church of Christ, 67 Hill Street, Troutville, PA 15866.
The Baronick Funeral home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to www.baronickfuneralhome.com
