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Brenda Knerr (Smith) Knerr

October 9, 1961 ~ May 13, 2026 (age 64) 64 Years Old

Brenda Knerr Obituary

Brenda Knerr, 64, of Tamaqua, PA, passed away Wednesday, May 13th, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, 
Brenda was born in Allentown, Pa. on October 9, 1961, a daughter of the late Violet (Diefenderfer) and Ralph Smith Sr.
She was the wife of George Knerr. They were married on March 27th, 1981. 
Brenda was a Homemaker and very much loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed crocheting and the family has many afghans and treasures Brenda made throughout the years. She enjoyed music, singing, and going out to karaoke with her little sister.
In addition to George, her husband of 45 years, Brenda is survived by 
her daughter, Alicia, wife of Michael Knapp, of Tamaqua, PA; 
two sons Christopher Knerr and Eric Knerr 
Brenda is also survived by 
two sisters, Patricia Ladick, Companion of John Felix and Betty Dolly; 
two brothers, John Diefenderfer, husband of Dana and Michael Smith. 
Brenda's grandchildren are Shelby Knapp, Mckenzie Knapp and Haylie Knapp. Nieces, nephews and cousins are also surviving. 
She was preceded in death by her brother Ralph Smith Jr.
Services are private at the convenience of family and entrusted to the Hamilton - Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. in Orwigsburg. 
In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate if memorial contributions would be made to the funeral home at 116 South Liberty Street Orwigsburg, PA 17961.

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Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home, Inc.
116 South Liberty street, Orwigsburg PA 17961
Tel: 1-570-366-0521
Email: info@orwigsburgfuneral.com
Web: http://www.orwigsburgfuneral.com

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