Lale M. (Kelley) Knavel

Knavel, Lale M., 101, Summerhill, passed away Nov. 24, 2021. Born Oct. 31, 1920 in Windber. Daughter of Grant and Lora (Krise) Kelley. Preceded in death by parents, husband Hershel F. Knavel, son Randy B. Knavel and brother Curtis Kelley. Survived by son Dusty Knavel and wife Mary (Ferchalk) and daughter-in-law Eileen (Williams) Knavel. Grandchildren Kelley, wife of Duke Royer, Randy L. Knavel and wife Kirsten, Justin Knavel and wife Lynn, Jarred Knavel and wife Rachel and Lindsey, wife of Chad Grattan. Great-grandchildren Alexa, Brayden, Karagan, Aniston, Maggie, Cheyenne, Ali, Tawney and husband Chris, Tristen, Kaeleb, Paige, Lillie, Logan, Leigha, Kian and Austin. She was married 54 years to her husband Hershel. Member St. John’s Lutheran Church, Summerhill. Formerly employed as an aide at Windber Hospital. Lale helped her husband Hershel build houses in the 1940’s and 1950’s. The family will receive friends from 2 to 6 pm, Friday and from 10 am until time of service at 11 am, Saturday at Meek & Dalla Valle Funeral Home, Windber. Pastor Kevin McNamara, officiating. Interment Dunmyer Cemetery, Elton, PA. www.meekfuneralhome.com.

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