OBIT: Miles J. KNEPPER, 2000, Markleton, Somerset County, PA
  
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  KNEPPER
  
  Miles J. Knepper, 80, of 5109 Kingwood Road, Markleton and most
  recently of Country Manor, Jerome, went to be with the Lord May 1,
  2000 while a patient at Somerset Hospital.  Miles was horn March 19,
  1920 in Stonycreek Township, a son of the late Royal W. and Blanche
  (Yoder) Knepper.  He was preceded in death by an infant brother; a
  sister, Bernice Carbaugh, and two grandchildren, Dean Eric Knepper
  and Rhonda Lynne Koshewitz.  He is survived by his wife, the former
  Emily Maust, breaking a union of marriage of nearly 57 years.  Also
  surviving are his son Ronald J., married to Cheryl Herr, Leola; his
  daughter, Phyllis J. married to Robert H. Koshewitz, Hollsopple; his
  son Paul, married to Grace Fitz, Dallastown; his son Robert married
  to Mary Yoder, Lancaster, and his son Lee, married to Brenda Erick,
  Red Lion.  His surviving 13 grandchildren are Craig married to Barby,
  Curt married to Julie; Chad, Chris, Amy and Robert P. Koshewitz,
  Angie, married to Patrick Freuman, Kristi, Laurie, Lisa, Matthew,
  Joel, and Rebecca, and his precious great-granddaughter Julia.  Miles
  is also survived by his sisters: Ruth Saylor, Rockwood; Elizabeth
  Brougher, Markleton; LeFerne Saylor, Rockwood; Pauline Hostetler,
  Mechanicsburg; Roberta, Greensburg, and brothers Royal Jr.,
  Markleton, and Clifford, Somerset.  Miles was a faithful member of
  Somerset Alliance Church where he served on the church governing
  board and was assistant church treasurer.  A loving husband and
  father, his priorities were serving God, his church and his family. 
  He owned and operated the Kingwood Welding Shop.  He worked for the
  Pennsylvania Fish Commission 16 years as deputy and waterways
  patrolman, and he was a past member of the Rockwood Area School Board
  and Carpenter's Union. He was a retired government certified welder on
  construction.  He was an avid fisherman and hunter.  Friends received
  from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Somerset, and also
  one hour prior to the funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday at the
  Somerset Alliance Church with Pastor James Vandervort officiating. 
  Interment will be at the Somerset Memorial Park.  At the family's
  suggestion, in lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be given
  to the Somerset Alliance Church, 708 Stoystown Road, Somerset, Pa.
  15501.
  
  Daily American, May 3, 2000
  
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