Scott Knauss

Scott Knauss, 43, of Bath, PA died Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice surrounded by his family.

Born November 13, 1965 in Bethlehem he was the son of Dolores Christ and Theodore Knauss. He was married to Hollie Pillsbury Knauss.

Scott graduated from Lehigh University with a Masters Degree in Educational Technology. He worked at Lehigh University for 23 years currently as the Director of Institutional Research. Scott was a member of East Allen Township Volunteer Fire Department for 22 years, where he previously served as Deputy Chief and currently as the Vice President and Treasurer. Scott was very enthusiastic about riding his motorcycle and was a member of the Elite Riding Group and the Red Knights. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Bath where he was a Eucharistic Minister.

Scott loved spending time with his sons where he was involved with coaching in the Bath/East Allen Township Youth Club.

Scott will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Hollie of Bath, sons, Kyle and Kristopher Knauss at home, parents, Dolores and Theodore Knauss of Bethlehem, Aunt and Uncle, Mary Ann and Thomas Ofchus of Bethlehem and cousins, Denise Force of Bethlehem and Thomas Ofchus of Center Valley.

A viewing will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at Connell Funeral Home 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 from 6-8 PM. A calling period will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 in the funeral home from 8-9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church 210 E. Northampton St. Bath, PA 18014 at 10 AM. Burial will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery, in Bethlehem, PA

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Scott's name to East Allen Township Volunteer Fire Department 5354 Nor-Bath Blvd, Northampton, PA 18067.