Betty J. Knupp, 99, of Warren, PA., passed away peacefully Thursday morning, October 13, 2022. She was born in Warren, PA., on September 18, 1923, to the late William J. and Lena Gifford Liberty. Betty was a lifelong resident of Warren. She graduated from Warren High School in 1941. Until the last few years, she attended luncheons with her classmates on a regular basis. She kept in touch with them and enjoyed spending time with them. Betty was employed by the Times Observer for a while as a proofreader and then was the manager of Jean Carroll Hat Shop for ten years. After they closed doors, she went to work at the Levinson Brothers Department Store. She retired several years later from the Carnahan Men’s Clothing Store. Since 1943, Betty has been a devoted member of the First Lutheran Church of Warren. She was a Sunday School teacher for several years, was active with the church women’s group, and Senior Fellowship. She was also an active volunteer in our community helping various organizations. She enjoyed socializing with her close friends and loved making new friends. Amongst her friends, Betty will be remembered for the summer picnics on her back porch. Her best days however were days spent with her family. She loved her family. Family is what meant the most to her. She enjoyed holidays, birthdays and time spent with her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. Betty loved taking care of her yard, her flowers, baking Christmas cookies, and collecting owls. She will be forever missed by her family and remembered as a wonderful mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Betty is survived by her two sons, Michael L. Knupp and wife, Priscilla, and Daniel W. Knupp and wife, Kathy, two sisters, Ann Arzner and Beatrice Reynolds, all of Warren, PA., five grandchildren, Lisa Johnson, Matthew Knupp and wife, Shona, Karly Howell and husband, Nick, Kristy Fry and husband, Tyler, Shawn Littlefield and wife, Savannah, nine great grandchildren, several nieces, and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Knupp, who passed away on July 23, 1986, whom she married February 7, 1942, in Frewsburg, N.Y., her beloved son, David R. Knupp, who passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 1982, two sisters, Faye Anderson, Marie Atwell and her longtime friend and travel companion, George Boyer.

Friends may call at First Lutheran Church, 109 W. Third Street, Warren, PA., on Monday, October 17, 2022 from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 P.M. when a funeral and committal service will be held with Rev. Jeffrey Ewing, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Warren County Memorial Park. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through First Lutheran Church Building Fund or a charity of one’s choice. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com  The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.