Marie Knapp Perry, 89, formerly of Warren, PA, died peacefully, Monday, March 23, 2020 after an extended illness. Marie was born January 27, 1931 in Lynch, PA. She was the daughter of Fred and Bess Slocum Knapp. She was a graduate of Bradford High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in Education from Clarion College. Marie taught English at Beaty Jr High School and was the school librarian at Warren Area High School and then at Youngsville High School, from which she retired in 1994.
Marie is survived by her daughter, Ann Perry of Menlo Park, CA., as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Valrie Murphy of Bradford, PA and her husband of 36 years, Norman Perry, whom she married June 27, 1958.
Due to current restrictions there will be no public visitation or service at this time. A Memorial Service is being planned for a later date. Interment will be in Warren County Memorial Park.
Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Paws Along the River (formerly Warren County Humane Society) at www.pawsalongtheriver.org. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com <www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com/> The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
Ann,
Your PA family is always here for you. My sympathies to you at this time. We will celebrate your mom when circumstances allow!
Perry Family: Please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers! Mrs. Perry was a very kind woman to me & encouraged me to read more! She was also a good friend of my mother and father!
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MRS. PERRY (MISS kNAPP) WAS MY 7TH GRADE TEACHER. SHE
ALSO WAS ONE OF THE TEACHERS WE INVITED TO OUR CLASS REUNIONS. WAS SO NICE
THAT SHE CAME AND ALWAYS TRIED TO HELP ME LOCATE TEACHERS. WILL CERTAINLY MISS HER AT OUR NEXT REUNION.
Ann,
Your Mom was the kindest woman ever. My Mother, Anita Carlett, cherished her friendship with Marie as they worked together for years at Youngsville High School and your Mom helped carry my Mom to her final resting place. ;). It wasn’t that long ago that I was in my kayak on the Allegheny and I heard a sweet voice yelling my name…it was Marie on the riverbank waving away. My memories of your Mom are all very sweet. May she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you Ann.
Sue Turner
Hi Ann,
I always enjoyed when your Mom came into the office, we would take a few minutes and “catch up”. After she went into the home I thought about her often and wondered how she was. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do for you let me know.
Ruth Ann Morley Varrato
Marie was such a dear landlord to my parents Bob and Pat when they rented a cottage from her. We enjoyed fires together and visiting with her as we sat on the bank of the river. She was so kind to my son and she shared recipes with me! She will be very missed as Marie was the “Mayor of Shipman’s Eddy.”