Henry B. Knepp

Mr. Knepp was born April 5, 1948 in Mineral Springs, the son of Fred and Dorothy June (Wisor) Knepp.

He retired from Restek of Bellefonte after 25 years of service.

Mr. Knepp was a member of the Bigler Full Gospel Tabernacle.

Henry was founder of Kneppy’s Fireworks and was involved in various organizations within the Fireworks Industry including; Pyrotechnic Artists, Crackerjacks, WNYPA, NLPC, NFA and Carolina Pyros. He also enjoyed sharing his musical ability to play the drums with various groups including the Pennsylvania Ramblers, Rejoyce and playing numerous times with Bud Moore.

Henry is survived by his wife, B. Joyce (Rishel) Knepp whom he married September 2, 1995, a daughter, Rosanne M. Knepp of Winburne, a step son, George Griffith of Osceola Mills, a step daughter, Laura Smeal and her husband Mike of Allport, three grandchildren; Eric Griffith, Jessica-Rain Griffith and Venessa-Megan Griffith, six siblings; David Knepp (Shirley) and James Knepp (Bonnie) all of Clearfield, Duane “Neek” Knepp (Jane) of Morrisdale, Robert “Bob” Knepp (Robin) of Philipsburg, Cathy Knepp of Clearfield and Paul Knepp (Cindy) of Mineral Springs and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Betty L. (Hart) Knepp whom he married August 25, 1967 and who passed away June 16, 1994, an infant daughter, Violet Tina Knepp and two sisters; Donna Phillips and Mildred Phillips.

Funeral Services will be held at the Bigler Full Gospel Tabernacle, 246 Shiloh Road, Woodland, PA 16881 on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Darl Ware officiating. Interment will be in Bradford Cemetery.

Friends will be received at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8:00 PM and at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the hour of services.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 214, DuBois, PA 15801.

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