David C. Knorr, 75 of Weatherly passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at his daughter’s home in Whitehall.
Born May 28, 1947, he was the son of the late Ronald C and Claire M. (Faust) Knorr.
David was a graduate of Weatherly High School where he also attended Hazleton Senior High School Vocational - Technical Department - Auto Mechanics and Carbon County Area Vocational - Technical School, Jim Thorpe, PA -- Auto Body & Fender. David Served honorably in the United States Army Reserve.
After completing vocational school, Dave owned his own auto body garage for 31 years before retiring from the maintenance department at the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board in 2015. He was a past Commander of the Dietrich - Luhman Post 360 American Legion - Weatherly, PA.
David was a car enthusiast who felt that autobody and mechanics was a dying skill. Often known to say, "knowledge is power", he took pride in being a lifelong student of the trade and was always happy to help teach and guide others in the field
He is survived by his two daughters Jessica Knorr of Nesquehoning, Amanda Knorr and her husband John Merriman of Whitehall and sister Trudy Nikoloudis, CA.
A graveside service will be held Saturday June 3, at 10:30 AM in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to :
Carbon CTI
Attn: Business Office
150 W. 13th St.
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Arrangements have been entrusted to E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252, 570-668-2550.
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com