Geraldine “Gerry” Louise Knisely, 74, of DuBois died Saturday at the DuBois Nursing Home. Born March 24, 1937 in Ridgway, she was the daughter of Mary E. (Sherry) Smith.
On April 25, 1976, she married Kenneth L. Knisely. He preceded her in death on Feb. 5, 2006.
She is survived by six children, Rick Purcell and his wife, Lea of Emporium; Michael Purcell of DuBois; Angela Shok and her husband, Dr. Edward of Luthersburg; Valentina Jankowski and her husband, Joseph of Milton, FL; James Purcell Jr. of Panama City Beach, FL; and Danielle Shindledecker and her husband, Kenneth of Reynoldsville; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother, her husband and a grandson, Christopher Purcell.
There will be no public visitation and private services will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Gilmore Cemetery, Sinnemahoning.
Memorials may be placed with the Hahne Cancer Center, 100 Hospital Ave, DuBois, PA 15801.
The Goble-Baronick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be made to www.gbfuneralhome.com.