Claire E. Knecht, 85, of Fullerton, died April 25, 2014, in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg campus. Born in Slatington, she was a daughter of the late Tobias A. and Rilla (Mohrey) Brosious. She was the wife of the late Paul "Peanuts" W. Knecht for 65 years.

She was a 1946 graduate of Whitehall High School.

She worked at Miniphot Studio and R.J. Harwick Photography, both in Allentown.

She was a member of St. John's U.C.C., Fullerton. She was a member of the Parkland Art League. She was a former sergeant at arms of the Fullerton American Legion Post #367 auxiliary.

She is survived by two daughters, Jade L. and her husband Daniel Krim of Bethlehem and Ellen C. Taylor of Idaho; a son, Kris H. and his wife Donna of New Tripoli, two granddaughters; three grandsons; two great-granddaughters; two great-grandsons; and nieces and nephews and their families.

She was predeceased by an infant daughter; and two sisters, Laura Scheirer and Rilla Micklos.

Contributions may be made to St. John's U.C.C. Fullerton endowment fund, 575 Grape St., Whitehall, 18052.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home Inc., Whitehall.