McKnight, Emmi, 87, of Clearwater, formerly of New Port Richey, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Emmi is survived by her daughter, Heidi Dean; son, John Haseney; son, Howard McKnight; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Sophie. A visitation will be held at North/Meadowlawn Funeral Home in New Port Richey on Thursday, March 29, from 5-8pm. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in New Port Richey on Friday beginning at 9am. Burial to follow at Meadowlawn Memorial Gardens.