Jo-Ann Knepper 83, of Mercersburg, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 surrounded by her family at home.
Born April 27, 1942 in Kasiesville, PA, she was a daughter of the late Vernon and Thelma Starliper Buterbaugh.
Jo-Ann graduated from James Buchanan High School and worked many years at DL Martin as a secretary and sales assistant.
Jo-Ann’s family was her priority and she loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed camping.
Jo-Ann is survived by her husband of 29 years, Roy Knepper, and children: Kurtis Keller (Joy), Randy Keller (Gina), Tonya Keller, Hayden Harbaugh, a stepson, Eric Knepper (Whitney), and 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 2 on the way, and 2 siblings, Doris Hornbaker and Claire Buterbaugh.
Jo-Ann was preceded in death by her siblings, Freda Muller and Ronald Buterbaugh, and a step-son, Troy Knepper.
A funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Friday, January 30, at Fries Funeral Home in Mercersburg, PA with Pastor Ronnie Martin officiating.
There will be a visitation 1 hour prior to the service and burial will take place at Center United Methodist Church Cemetery in Three Springs, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital online here.
Arrangements by Fries Funeral Home Inc., Mercersburg, PA
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