Mary A. Kubichar Knizner
Mary A. Kubichar Knizner, 98, of California, died Tuesday afternoon, May 14, 2013, in Washington Hospital.
She was born September 18, 1914, in Czechoslovakia, a daughter of Joseph and Ann Kubichar.
Mrs. Knizner was formerly of Marianna, where she was a member of Saints Mary and Ann Church, St. Oliver Plunkett Parish.
Her husband, John A. Knizner, died in 1972.
Surviving are four children, Catherine Hickman and John Knizner (Joyce), both of Ohio, Joseph Knizner (Lynn) of Marianna and Frank Knizner (Vickie) of Fredericktown; 23 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; a brother, John Kubichar (Joann) of Lone Pine; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are three children, Edward Knizner, Marion Harris and Joan Decarangelo; a granddaughter, Desiree Sivie; brothers Frank and Joe; and sisters Margaret and Ann.
Friends are welcome from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday in Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home Inc., 809 Main Street, Bentleyville, 724-239-2255. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18, in Saints Mary and Ann Church, Marianna, with the Rev. Paul Grunebach as celebrant. Those attending the Mass are to meet at the church. Interment will follow in Horn Cemetery, Marianna. Visit www.thompson-marodi.com to leave a condolence message, order flowers and share photos.