Lois Rossy Knechel, 93, of Hackettstown N.J. passed away on November 4, 2020. Born in Sussex NJ on July 21,1927, Lois was the daughter or William H. and Ada Rossy.
Lois is survived by her loving husband, Ralph, her high school sweetheart , daughter Linda Bahnuk and husband, Tim, granddaughter Jennifer Scott, grandson, Mark, and wife Erikka and great granddaughters Abigail Scott and Harper and Hazel Bahnuk She is predeceased by her son Thomas Knechel and daughter-in-law Joan Lukacs Knechel. Also her sister Doris Rossy Battey.
After moving to Hackettstown at the age of five, Lois became a lifelong resident. She graduated from Hackettstown High School and Centenary College, now known as Centenary University.
The pair celebrated 72 years of marriage, deeply rooted in Hackettstown with all their family nearby. In 1960 Lois and Ralph opened the local Ford dealership, Knechel Ford. Lois was the office manager for many years.
Often to be found on her back porch on Reese Ave where she resided for 45 years Lois enjoyed nature watching and was happy to share stories about the deer and birds she saw. She was never happier than when she had family around her.
It would be impossible to remember Lois without highlighting a deeply rooted relationship with Hackettstown Medical Center. From the start of her father’s campaign, to him having spade the first shovel of earth, there existed a commitment to the Medical Center. Lois and Ralph, along with their children, participated in the famous bucket brigade to raise funds for the hospital. This involvement continued after the passing of their daughter-in-law with the establishment of the Joan Knechel Cancer Center.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 10:45 am at Hackettstown Union Cemetery, Hackettstown, NJ. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider honoring Lois’s memory with a donation to the Joan Knechel Cancer Center at the Hackettstown Medical Center.
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Ray & Angie Lemasters says
November 6, 2020 at 5:56 pmDear Ralph and family, we are saddened to hear of Lois’ passing. May the Lord provide solace at this time.
Trix says
November 6, 2020 at 11:26 pmTom and I send our deepest condolences for the entire family.
Barry & Kathy Mayberry says
November 7, 2020 at 2:31 pmRalph & Linda sorry for loss she has been a great lady
Rosemarie Sinisi says
November 7, 2020 at 8:18 pmMy deepest condolences to Linda and the family.
Robin Koslo-Stahl says
November 9, 2020 at 11:57 pmMr. Knechel and Linda,
Please know that you both are in my thoughts and prayers in the loose of your wife/mother.
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