Obituary, Ethel “Beth” E. Knoll

 

Poughquag – Ethel (Beth) Elizabeth Knoll, 78, of Poughquag passed away peacefully at Vassar Hospital on Saturday, August 11 surrounded by her loving family. Beth was born on October 23, 1939, in Patterson NJ to Earle W Bailey Jr and Elizabeth J Bailey. She is survived by two brothers, Michael J Bailey (Jane) of Newport RI and Earle W Bailey III (Donna) of Eastham MA. Her husband Fred J Knoll predeceased her. Beth graduated from Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale NJ and went on to Bard College where she studied literature and writing. She lovingly raised her daughters Elizabeth Glassberg (Harold) of Poughkeepsie and Lisa Diana (Greg) of Albany. Beth moved to Pomona NY with her husband Fred J Knoll in 1970 where she continued to work in the finance industry. In 1994 Beth and Fred moved to Poughquag to be closer to their daughters and grandchildren. Beth continued to work as a bookkeeper until 2007 when she retired. She loved her home, her books, long rides in the beautiful Hudson Valley, gardening, the Yankees, and most of all her family. Beth was the proud grandmother of Heather, Sandy, Jenifer (Brian), Abby, Michael and Sarah. The family would like to thank her wonderful, compassionate caregivers: Patsy and Joanne and also the nurses, techs and hospice staff on the Oncology Unit at Vassar Hospital. Donations in Beth’s name may be made to Hudson Valley Hospice of Dutchess County. As per Beth’s wishes, there will be no service. A family celebration of Beth’s life will take place in September.

Author: Harlem Valley News