K.V. Knopp Funeral Home

09/22/2025

09/21/2025

Margaret A. “Peggy” Brown, age 85, passed peacefully into the Lord’s Hands on September 19, 2025, at her home in Allentown.

Peggy was born in Allentown on December 7, 1939, to the late William I. and Isabelle A. (Whitby) Billowitch. She was married to the late Richard P. Brown, who passed away in 2009. Peggy was a proud graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School, Class of 1957, and was on the reunion committee for many years. She worked for 18 years at Hess’s Department Store as a secretary and was there at its closing. She also worked for Laidlaw Transportation until retirement.

Peggy was an avid reader and never met a book she didn’t like, and she maintained her renowned sense of humor and optimism until the end. She was a lifelong fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and recently enjoyed a bucket-list trip to their spring training camp in Clearwater, FL. Peggy was deeply proud of her family, which was always her top priority. She was also a longstanding member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church of Allentown.

Survivors: Peggy is survived by her daughters, Peggy Sue Brown and Denise Brown (Gary Phillips) of Allentown, and Marie Hoobler (Todd) of Powder Springs, GA; sons, Rick Brown (Sara) of Arvada, CO and Bill Brown (Stephanie) of Naples, FL and Minneapolis, MN. She was a proud grandmother of Megan Brown of Dallas, TX, Dan Brown (Lane) of Fairfield, CA, Angela Brown of New York City, Natalie Brown of Tampa, FL and Jessica Hoobler of Powder Springs, GA; one great-grandson, Elliott James; sister-in-law, Rosalie Billowitch; many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, parents, son James Brown, sister Delores Smith and brother William Billowitch.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on at 11 AM on Thursday, September 25, 2025 in St. Paul’s R.C. Church, 920 S. 2nd Street, Allentown. A viewing will be held from 10 AM until the time of the service in the church. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Wescosville. Arrangements are entrusted to the K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Allentown.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations can be made in Margaret’s memory to the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, 100 W. School House Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19144 or online at www.psd.org.

Margaret A. Peggy Brown, age 85, passed peacefully into the Lords Hands on September 19, 2025, at her home in Allentown. Peggy was born in Allentown on December 7, 1939, to the late William I. and Isabelle A. Whitby Billowitch. She was married to the late Richard P. Brown, who

09/17/2025

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09/15/2025

David J. Goodall, 80, of Lower Macungie Township, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. He and his wife, Beverly L. (Greer) Goodall, shared 58 years of marriage.

Born in East Stroudsburg, he was a son of the late Edward Goodall and Kathleen (Griffith) Everett. Dave attended Stroudsburg High School. He was a jack of all trades, working in construction, carpentry and remodeling for many years. He owned “Dave’s Remodeling” briefly and helped many others until retiring in 2010. Dave was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Allentown. He was also a member of the Alburtis Rod & Gun Club, loved to fish, enjoyed shooting his guns and was known as an excellent cook. Most of all, he cherished his ability to spoil his loving wife, Bev.

Survivors: His wife, Bev; daughters, Angela Tapler of Wescosville and Michelle Faraco of Clarksburg, West Virginia; sisters, Amy Everett Byron and Valerie Meyer; brother, Peter Everett; 4 grandchildren, Peter Faraco, Nicole Faraco, Jessica Faraco and Kyle Tapler; 2 great-grandchildren, Preston and Elliott (and one great-granddaughter on the way).

Services: A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, September 18, 2025 in Calvary Baptist Church, 4601 Tilghman Street, Allentown. A visitation for relatives and friends will be held from 10 AM until the time of the service in the church. Arrangements are entrusted to the K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Allentown.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.

David J. Goodall, 80, of Lower Macungie Township, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. He and his wife, Beverly L. Greer Goodall, shared 58 years of marriage. Born in East Stroudsburg, he was a son of the late Edward Goodall and Kathleen Griffith

09/15/2025

09/14/2025

Karen E. Caiati, beloved mother and wife, 60, of Williams Township, went home to Jesus on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia after a year's battle with cancer. She and her husband, Roberto Carlo Caiati, shared 33 beautiful years of marriage.

Born in Buffalo, New York, she was a daughter of John and Carolyn (Purdy) Greiner of Orchard Park, New York. Karen was a graduate of Holland High School in New York, received an undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Fredonia and completed her Master’s degree in Education at SUNY Potsdam. Teaching was her life, which was evident in her more than 30 years of teaching 3rd Grade and commitment to education, beginning in Lowville, New York and completing the remainder in the East Penn School District. Karen was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church in Allentown. She also enjoyed gardening, creating memories scrapbooking, traveling, and spending time with her family. She was never found without a book as she loved to read.

Survivors: Her loving husband, Carlo; her parents, John and Carolyn; daughters, Ariana E. Caiati of Seattle, Washington and Alyssa C. Caiati of Williams Township; twin sister, Sharon O’Connor of Orchard Park, New York; nieces, Ashley and Courtney O’Connor; beloved dog, Keva.

Arrangements in her memory: Viewings will be held from 6-8 PM Friday, September 19th and Saturday morning from 10-11 AM at Calvary Baptist Church, 4601 Tilghman Street, Allentown, PA 18104. The funeral service will follow at 11 AM on Saturday in the church. Interment services will be held at 11 AM on Monday, September 22 in St. John’s Union Cemetery, 2745 Morgan Hill Road, Easton. Arrangements are entrusted to the K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Allentown.

Contributions: In memory of Karen, please consider a donation to the funeral services fund by visiting https://everloved.com/life-of/karen-caiati/.

Karen E. Caiati, beloved mother and wife, 60, of Williams Township, went home to Jesus on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia after a years battle with cancer. She and her husband, Roberto Carlo Caiati, shared 33 beautiful years of marriage....

09/12/2025

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09/10/2025

LAST OF THE SUMMER UPDATES!

If you thought we would re-seal the parking lots, you guessed right! We are pleased with how fresh and clean this makes our grounds look. Feel free to stop by and see it in person!

09/09/2025

Rosa Cruz, 77, of Allentown, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 at Valley Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center in Coopersburg. She and her husband, Jose D. De La Cruz, shared 55 years together.

Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Julio Pizarrzo. Rosa dedicated most of her life to raising her family, but she was also a talented seamstress. She and her husband attended St. Paul’s R.C. Church in Allentown. Rosa’s greatest joy was caring for her grandchildren.

Survivors: Her loving husband, Jose; daughter, Mercedes R. Rosario of Reading; son, Jose M. Cruz of New York; sister, Maria Pizarrzo; 5 grandchildren, Francisco Cruz, Infinity Coombs, Akemi Coombs, Maya Rosario and Edwin Rosario.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 Noon on Friday, September 19, 2025 in St. Paul’s R.C. Church, 920 S. 2nd Street, Allentown. A visitation for relatives and friends will be held from 11 AM until the time of the service in the church. Arrangements are entrusted to the K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Allentown.

Rosa Cruz, 77, of Allentown, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 at Valley Manor Health Rehabilitation Center in Coopersburg. She and her husband, Jose D. De La Cruz, shared 55 years together. Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Julio Pizarrzo. Rosa dedicated

09/05/2025

Thank you Lehigh Valley Aging In Place for your kind words and for the opportunity to be a sponsor of this great event! We're proud to support initiatives that bring our community together and create a positive impact.

It is a pleasure to be involved, and we look forward to future opportunities to collaborate and contribute!

We are truly grateful to K.V. Knopp Funeral Home and would like to send a big THANK YOU for being a Hole Sponsor at the upcoming Golden Years Invitational!

Your sponsorship helps make this event a success and helps us in our continuing effort to provide support and education to families and professionals in our community. We couldn’t do it without you!

We can’t wait for a fantastic day on the green on September 15, 2025, at The Club at Twin Lakes!

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day from Alex and the staff at K.V. Knopp Funeral Home!