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Betty L. KNAUER, 88, of Ulysses, PA

  • May 18
  • 1 min read

Betty L. KNAUER, 88, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Genesee, died Saturday, May 16, 2026.  Born April 21, 1938, in Womelsdorf, she was the daughter of Clayton and Nora Berrington Sweitzer.  


Betty was a homemaker was most recently employed by Reed’s Market in Genesee.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking, puzzles, and bingo.   


Surviving are: nine children, George (Michele) Knauer, Jr. of Knoxville, Gary (Helen) Knauer of Sabinsville, Jeffrey Knauer of Harrison Valley, Randy (Julie) Knauer of Lititz, Donald (Shawn) Knauer of Wellsville, Michael (Melissa) Knauer of Westfield, Jane (Randy) Hillyard of Ulysses, Brian (Karen) Knauer of Seaford, DE, and Kathi (Thomas) Perry of Alfred, NY;  18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sandra (Michael) Levardi of Rehrersburg and Barbara Knauer of Port Allegany; nieces and nephews.  


She was predeceased by her companion of 28 years, Donnie J. Whitesell; a grandson, Barry Knauer; and 13 siblings.  


Friends may call at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA on Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM.  


Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.    

 
 
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