Published November 23. 2021 07:29AM
Carolann H. Knecht, 77, of Salisbury Township, died Nov. 17, 2021, in Above and Beyond, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Sherwood R. “Woody” Knecht. Born in Nazareth, she was the daughter of the late Ignatz P. and Anna E. (Bayda) Sakasitz.
She worked at the former Bethlehem Steel for 17.5 years, then earned her real estate license and worked for Patt White Real Estate until retiring.
She was a member of St. Ann Roman Catholic Church, Emmaus.
She enjoyed writing poetry, 36 were published in the U.S.
She is survived by her twin sister, Carolynn (John A.) McNamara, of Allentown; a brother, Raymond J. (Mary E.) Sakasitz, of Bethlehem; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Richard J. Sakasitz.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of her husband Sherwood R. Knecht or to her church, 18049.
A viewing will be held 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Nov. 24 at the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. at St. Ann Roman Catholic Church, 425 S. Sixth St., Emmaus.