Biography:
Marian J. “Pinky” Knipple, 98, formerly of Littlestown, died Wed, April 20 at Utz Terrace, Hanover. She was the widow of G. Richard “Dick” Knipple who died July 10, 1982. Born May 16, 1917 in Delta, she was the daughter of the late Luke & Mary (Latterman) Jacobs. She was a 1936 Littlestown High School graduate and was employed as a secretary for her father’s sewing factory, Littonian Shoe and Lee Metals, all of Littlestown.
Surviving are her daughter, Linda K. Newman & husband, Jon, of Littlestown; her son Edward R. Knipple & wife, Kathy, of Simpsonville, SC; her 3 grandchildren: Scott Knipple, Amy Wood and Jamie Weaver; her 5 great grandchildren: Matt, Logan & Kyleigh Weaver and Jillian & Elliot Wood and her sister, Ruth Ekdahl of Gettysburg. Pinky was predeceased by her 2 brothers, Luke & Robert Jacobs. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Littlestown.
Memorial Service is Wed, Apr 27, at 11 A.M. at Little’s Funeral Home, Littlestown with The Rev. Alex Martini officiating. There is no viewing; however, the family will receive friends 10 –11 A.M. Wed at the funeral home. Inurnment is in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown. Memorials in Marian’s name may be sent to her church @ 53 W. King St., Littlestown, PA 17340. Online condolences may be shared on www.littlesfh.com
Condolences(04)
Lee Ann Study
Apr 26th, 2016 1:03 pm
#4
I have many fond memories of the Knipple's growing up on Lumber Street! Gregg & I remember Pink's sugar cookies and how they would be laid out all over her little kitchen and the delicious aroma! I remember Timmy, the poodle, and Joe & Jack, the beagles! Pink's pretty tulips on our side of the garage; their awesome cabin with the homemade wooden double bunk beds and the little bridge outside going into the woods and going to Laurel & Fuller Lakes! Dick taught me to swim back at the Ltown pool! They had 2 really pretty pink bushes with the "furry" flowers that were along their house facing our side! Mom always has said how Dick would put together Gregg's toys at Christmas since he was so mechanical! It was a great time to grow up in the 60's and early '70's and I will never forget our great neighbors, Dick, Pink, Linda & Ed Knipple! Thank you!
Kris Martin from Utz Terrace
Apr 25th, 2016 12:52 pm
#3
I enjoyed Pinky and her love of music. She had a beautiful alto voice that made the old hymns sound marvelous. Pinky will be missed here on earth but she now has her heavenly reward. Prayers and condolences for the family.
Mel and Linda Mills
Apr 22nd, 2016 2:12 pm
#2
Linda
We are so sorry to read of your mother's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We are so sorry to read of your mother's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Janet E. McMaster
Apr 21st, 2016 2:56 pm
#1
To Jon and Linda and the Knipple families, you have my sympathy.
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