Gary Knepshield Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gary Knepshield of Pavilion, New York, who passed away on March 31, 2026 at the age of 80. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gary Knepshield to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Oliver and Anna Elizabeth Klingensmith Knepshield; his significant other Sharon Jacobs Knepshield; and his siblings, Jack, William, Robert, Richard, David, Joyce and Dean.

He is survived by: his children, Mike Knepshield (Jen) of Asheville, NC and Kristy Rowe (Matt) of Livonia, NY; his brothers, James (Pam) of Colorado Springs, CO and Daniel (Darlene) of Bemus Point, NY.; and his siblings-in-law, Donald Phillips of Bruceton Mills, WV, Ann Knepshield of Gerry, NY and Betty Knepshield of Apollo, PA. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Conesus Lake Nursing Home, ATTN: Activities Department, 6131 Big Street Rd., Livonia, NY 14487 or First Congregational Church of Riga, 7057 Chili Riga Center Road, Churchville.