Donna Knoche Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Donna Knoche of Ridgefield, Connecticut, who passed away on February 12, 2026 at the age of 75. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Chaffee and Marie Garrison Bruciati; her sister Patti Myer; and her cousin Rick Bruciati. She is survived by: her husband John B. Knoche Sr.; her children, Barbara Pahutski (Thomas), Lisa Brown (Ken) and John B. Knoche Jr. (Danielle); her brother Gary Chaffee (Mary); her grandchildren, Lauren Pahutski, Jack Pahutski, Ryan Pahutski, Steven Brown, David Brown, John "Trip" Knoche III and Emersyn Knoche; and her cousins, Ann Bruciati and Karen Turner. She is also survived by in-laws, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Meals on Wheels, 25 Gilbert St., Ridgefield, CT 06877 or to Regional Hospice and Home Care, 30 Milestone Rd., Danbury, CT 06810.
