James W. Knabb, 93, of Vandergrift, PA, went to sing with the Lord on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Quality Life Services (West Haven Manor) in Washington Twp.
A son of the late James Knabb and Margaret (Robinson) Knabb, he was born March 30, 1925 in Vandergrift, PA.
James was a 1943 graduate of Vandergrift High School. For 37 years, he was employed as a machinist with American Standard in Swissvale until his retirement in 1979. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Vandergrift, where he served as a Sunday School Teacher and Choir Director for 50 years, as well as being the Director of the East Vandergrift Sing-A-Long. James was also a member of the Odd Fellows I.O.O.F. #116. He was the recipient of The President’s Volunteer Service Award. James enjoyed going for walks and mowing his lawn.
Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Betty (Huffman) Knabb; two sons, Jeffrey L. Knabb (Mary Jo) and Gregg A. Knabb, all of Vandergrift, PA; a granddaughter, Jackie Kromka; a great-grandson, Dashiell James Lindsay; a sister, Jean Magness of North Apollo, PA; and a brother-in-law, Dr. Ronald D. Huffman of Helotes, TX.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John Knabb; and three sisters, Betty Stewart, Virginia Castle and Mary Louise Beck.
Private family visitation and services will be held at Clawson Funeral & Cremation Center, 170 Main Street, Leechburg (724-842-1051). Entombment will be private at Greenwood Mausoleum in Lower Burrell.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in James’ memory to: Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 8th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001; or to Meals on Wheels, 167 Lincoln Street, Vandergrift, PA 15690.
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