Mary A. Knizner

Mary A. Kubichar Knizner, 98, of California, died Tuesday afternoon, May 14, 2013 at the Washington Hospital.

She was born September 18, 1914, in Czechoslovakia, a daughter of Joseph and Ann Kubichar.

Mrs. Knizner was formerly of Marianna, where she was a member of Saints Mary and Ann Church, St. Oliver Plunkett Parish.

Her husband, John A. Knizner, died in 1972.

Surviving are four children, Catherine Hickman and John Knizner (Joyce), all of Ohio, Joseph Knizner (Lynn) of Marianna and Frank Knizner (Vickie) of Fredericktown; 23 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren; a brother, John Kubichar (Joann) of Lone Pine and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are three children, Edward Knizner, Marion Harris and Joan Decarangelo; granddaughter, Desiree Sivie; brothers, Frank and Joe and sisters, Margaret and Ann.

Friends are welcome from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home, Inc., 809 Main Street, Bentleyville, 724-239-2255. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m., Saturday May 18 at Saints Mary and Ann Church, Marianna with Rev. Paul Grunebach, as celebrant. THOSE ATTENDING THE MASS ARE TO MEET AT THE CHURCH. Interment will follow in Horn Cemetery, Marianna. Visit www.thompson-marodi.com to leave a condolence message, order flowers and share photos.

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Visitation

Friday May 17th, 2013

4:00pm - 8:00pm

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Mass of Christian Burial

Saturday May 18th, 2013

11:00am

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