Emmett (Pete) Knight, 81, of Shippenville, passed away at 1:35pm , Friday, February 12, 2016 at his home. Mr. Knight died of pancreatic cancer.
Born on May 30, 1934 he was the son of Emmett Peter and Jesse Hurst Knight.
Pete worked as a coal truck driver and also for Knox Glass for over 40 years. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose in Clarion and the American Legion in Clarion.
Pete is survived by his wife of 64 years Delores Lambert Knight, his two daughters Vickey Knight Monrean of Asheville, NC; and Dr. Emma Knight McGowan and her husband Patrick of Greensburg, PA.
He was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.
Friends will be received at the Faller Funeral Home, Inc. in Fryburg on Sunday, February 14, 2016 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm.
Funeral service will be held at 11 am on Monday, February 15, 2016 at Faller Funeral Home, Inc. in Fryburg with Rev. D.G. Davis III Pastor of St. Michael Church presiding. Interment will be in the St. Michael Cemetery following the service.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to Shippenville Ambulance Service, Mass cards or contributions to St. Michael Church in Fryburg for the Main Alter Restoration.
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