Elaine L. Knauss

Elaine L. Knauss of Meshoppen, 90, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, November 22, 2025, surrounded by family.

Born in Sterling, Illinois, on October 21, 1935, she was the daughter of Lillian Palmer and Howard Schlaegel, and was wife to the late Leonard Knauss.

Among her many accomplishments and caring for her family, Elaine also loved studying her Bible, singing, playing her musical instruments, teaching/ministering, gardening, and caring for plants. She also made it an important part of her daily living to spread God's Word, doing so whenever and wherever she could.

She had always been ready to meet the Lord but stayed here with us as long as she could.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Daniel Rhodes, and grandson Joseph Davidson. Surviving is her brother David Schlaegel, New York, and her children, Rick Clark with his wife Mary, Meshoppen, Chris Davidson, Meshoppen, John Clark, Meshoppen, Stephen Clark with his wife Syntong, Texas, and Michael Clark with his wife Shellene, Tunkhannock. She was blessed also with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Services will be private at the family's convenience.

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