Raymond

Knepp

Raymond "Deano" Knepp, 78 of Tyrone passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026. He was born on August 19, 1948, in Altoona, a son of the late Charles and Lucy (Vaughn) Knepp. On May 20, 1971, in Spruce Creek, he married Helen (Barto) Knepp who survives. Also surviving are children: Pam Osborne, James Hommel, and Amy Michaels; son-in-law: Steve Osborne; grandchildren: Brandon Osborne, Adam Osborne, Gared Dixon, and Emily Osborne; and siblings: Lucy Weyer and Robert Knepp. He was preceded in death by a brother: Charles William Knepp.

Deano was a 1966 graduate of Juniata Valley High School where he played football and wrestled. After graduation he attended Lycoming College where he continued his wrestling career. He retired from Westvaco in 2003 as a Traffic Manager. He was a member of the Port Matilda Church of God in Port Matilda, was a member of the Gideons, and taught Bible Study at Rockview SCI and the Centre County Prison for 42 years.

He loved sports, especially Penn State, and enjoyed hunting.

A 7 pm funeral service for Raymond "Deano" Knepp will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at Richard H. Searer Funeral Home, Inc. Friends will be received prior to the service from 4-7 pm. Private interment will be made at Logan Valley Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to the organization of the Donor's Choice.