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Justin J. Knisely

Justin Knisely

Justin J. Knisely, 21, of Butler and East Brady passed away Friday.

Born on Jan. 11, 1993, he was the son of Linda C. (Long) Knisely and the late Clarence C. Knisely.

A 2012 graduate of Moniteau High School, Justin was a recipient of the Principal Award and played football.

He was most recently employed by Mason Brother’s Construction in Pittsburgh.

A member of the Chicora Methodist Church, Justin enjoyed riding quads, fixing cars and going mudding at Yankee Lake.

He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Linda and Larry Campbell of Seybertown, East Brady; his five sisters, Laurie Martin (Chris) of Gilbert, Ariz., Gilda Keller (Mike) of Bradford, Erica Early (Ryan) of North Washington, Hilary Knisely of Butler and Morgan McCannon of La Vergne, Tenn.; and his brother, Shane McCannon of La Vergne, Tenn.

Justin is also survived by his fiancee, Corey Pettigrew of Butler, and his many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence, and his sister, Cindy Knisely.

Knisely — Friends of Justin J. Knisely, who passed away Friday, April 11, 2014, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at theBuechele Funeral Home, 707 Kelly's Way, East Brady.Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Craig Peterson of the East Brady United Methodist Church officiating.In lieu of flowers, Justin's family suggests memorial contributions be made to the East Brady Ministerium Food Bank, c/o Dawn Weibel, 418 Kelly's Way, East Brady, PA 16028.To view or express condolences, please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com.

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