Leora M. (nee: McGee) Knisel, age 92, peacefully passed away on April 19, 2023, at Heather Hill Care Communities in Munson Twp., OH. Born December 23, 1930, to Harry and Lillian (nee: Burritt) McGee in Shadyside, OH. She married John A. Knisel on June 11, 1955, in Bellaire, OH. He preceded her in death onContinue Reading
Leora M. (nee: McGee) Knisel, age 92, peacefully passed away on April 19, 2023, at Heather Hill Care Communities in Munson Twp., OH. Born December 23, 1930, to Harry and Lillian (nee: Burritt) McGee in Shadyside, OH. She married John A. Knisel on June 11, 1955, in Bellaire, OH. He preceded her in death on May 3, 2007. They lived in Collinwood before moving to Chardon in 1969.
She was the Auditor for the Ohio Inspection Bureau for 14 years, worked for the former Diemand Corp. in the Accounting Dept in Chardon for 11 years, and retired from Hillcrest Kiddie Prep School after 11 years of employment in 2000.
Mrs. Knisel was active in the Hambden Alliance Church starting in the late 1990s. She played the violin, and her late husband played the piano at Hambden Alliance and several churches in the area. Her life focused around the church and church activities. She was an avid seamstress having made her own wedding gown.
She is survived by, nieces and nephews, Marc (Donna) McGee of Reynoldsburg, OH, Scot (Melanie) McGee of Bellevue, WA, Thomas McGee of Orcutt, CA, Faith Ann McGee of Chula Vista, CA, Brian James of New Concord, OH, Dirk James (Jennifer) of New Concord, OH, and several great nieces and nephews as well as great-great nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her husband, John A. Knisel; Stillborn daughter in 1963; sister Jane Curtis, brother-in-law Robert Curtis, and sister Nancy James; brothers, Francis, Harold, Harry Jr., and Raymond McGee.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South Street, Chardon, OH 44024. The Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the funeral home with the interment to follow at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chester Township. OH.
The family suggest donations be made to the Hambden Alliance Church, 9892 Old State Road, Chardon, OH 44024
Arrangements made by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon, Ohio.
Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.
Donna McGee
left a message on April 24, 2023:
Your condolence may need to be approved before it appears on this page. It may not appear immediately once submitted.
Donna McGee
left a message on April 24, 2023:
Your condolence may need to be approved before it appears on this page. It may not appear immediately once submitted.
Thank you for leaving a condolence.
Your comment has been submitted for moderation.
