Emaruth Knorr

Mrs. Emaruth Knorr, 66, former teacher in Meadville Area Schools, died Tuesday, January 15, 1985, at City Hospital after a long illness.

She was born at South Connellsville on January 26, 1918, a daughter of Barnett C. and Bessie Sleighter Burkhardt.  She married Tom R. Knorr August 29, 1939.

Mrs. Knorr was a graduate of Connellsville High School and received a bachelor of science degree from Allegheny College and a master's degree in school psychology from Westminster College.

She retired from Meadville area schools after 31 years of service.  She taught plane geometry and biology and also served as acting principal of Meadville Area Junior High School, director of guidance for Crawford Central School District and senior high counselor.

She directed the career education program in CCSD and was selected by Pennsylvania State Guidance Department for presentation to the Career Committee at Washington DC.

She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ where she served as a deaconess and was active in the Sunday School, Women's Guild and choir activities through the years.

She was also a member of a number of professional and social organizations and clubs and received numerous awards and honors.

Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Bruce (Carolyn) Stephens of Swarthmore; a son, W. Barnett Knorr of Cranberry; a sister, Mrs. Dorcas B. Minick of Meadville; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one brother.

Services were held at Waid Funeral Home.

Interment was in Kiser Hill Cemetery.