Marianne B. Knipe Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Marianne B. Knipe of Allentown, Pennsylvania, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 14, 2026 at the age of 74. 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, John P. Salacan and Sophie Salacan (Bloesch); her sister Liz Salacan (Beth Lewinter); and her pet Freya. She is survived by: her husband Rick J. Knipe; her child Eyre Knipe; her daughter-in-law Martha Oelerich of Fountain Hill, PA; her daughters, Margot Knipe Travers (Kevin Travers) of Queens, NY and Kristi Knipe of Brooklyn, NY; her siblings, Barbara Bergamini of Fort Lee, NJ, Ronnie Furst of Sturbridge, MA and James Salacan of Butler, NJ; her nieces, Jennifer Bergamini (Jerome Butler) of New York, NY and Emma Sage (Scott Frost); her great-nieces, Evelyn and Frances Frost of Medford, MA; and her nephew Craig Alimo of Richmond, CA..
Contributions: Memorials may be made in Marianne's memory to the Baum School of Art in Allentown, PA: https://the-baum-school-of-art.givecloud.co.
