Lewistown - Sharon R. Knepp, 68, of Lewistown, passed away on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, at Mount Nittany Hospital, State College.

She was born Oct. 29, 1950, in Lewistown, a daughter of the late John Charles and Helen May (Rose) Wilson. On Sept. 4, 1999, she married James A. "Kneppy" Knepp who survives.

Sharon attended Lewistown Area High School.

She was employed at Lewistown Hospital.

She was a member of the Eagles Club, the Moose, and Jack's Mountain Chapter 35 Abate.

Sharon liked going to auctions, yard sales, and traveling to the beach. She enjoyed riding with her husband on their trike, gardening, flowers and spending time with family and friends.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by 11 children and their spouses, Camala and John Sholly of Lewistown, Gary and Lynn Reed of Kentucky, Dawn Kerstetter of Lewistown, Jenn and John Pennepacker of Lewistown, Kim Gibbons of Milroy, Robin Plank of Strodes Mills, Teresa Young of Shirleysburg, Dana Hess of Mount Union, BobbiJo and Kenneth Carlin of Mount Union, Charity and Philip Bender of Huntingdon; 35 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and two siblings, Val Davis of Granville and Bill Wilson and wife, Becky, of Lewistown.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two siblings, John Wilson and Sue Barlett; and her beloved dog, Buttons.

A viewing will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, and from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, followed by the funeral at 2, at Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Homes, Woodlawn, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown.

Memorial donation's in Sharon's memory may be made to a Charity of One's Choice.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstinefuneralhome.com.