Vanessa Anne Reed-Knifel Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Vanessa Anne Reed-Knifel (Fayetteville, New York), whose life came to an end on August 20, 2025 at the age of 71, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Patricia Reed-Edwards and Cerid Reed-Edwards; her siblings, Lynn Englefield and Simon Reed-Edwards; and her husband Andrew Knifel.
She is survived by: her brother Mark Reed-Edwards (Katherine Erickson); her sibling's children, Kyle Reed-Edwards (Lizzy Williams), Ryan Reed-Edwards, Emily Reed-Edwards, Paul and Mark Englefield; her brother-in-law David Englefield; her mother-in-law Claire Cohan; her siblings-in-law, Tammie Jeffrey and Merrill Knifel; and her pet Lulu. She is also survived by numerous grandnieces, grandnephews, a great-niece, and a great-nephew; as well as friends.
To honor Vanessa's passing, the family asks that you donate to a charity that supports animal rights, listen to or sing a song, or tell a joke to a friend and have a good laugh.
