Sarah Knife Obituary

Sarah L. Knife

Feb 6, 1936 - Jul 23, 2023

Northfield Center

Sarah L. Knife earned her wings and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 23, 2023.

Sarah was born Feb. 6, 1936, to Katherine and Clyde Pantall.

Sarah is survived by her daughters, Barbara Lightner and her husband Kevin Lightner and Pam Burdue and her husband Guy Burdue; grandchildren, Kaitlin, Madison, and Grace Lightner, Heather (Duane) Tackett, and Michelle Harvey; and great-grandchildren, Kyler Harvey, Elliette Harvey, and Madelyn Sowers; and Knife family grandchildren, Connie (Don) Tully, Ginger (Jack) Johnston, and Vicki Fraser (deceased).

Sarah was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Floyd Knife; daughter, Debra Harvey; Debra's husband, James Harvey; and brother, Donald Pantall.

Sarah was a member of Alpha Gamma Chapter of the Sigma Beta Sorority for over 50 years. She and her husband were owners of Knife's Market in Dayton. They retired to Lakeside-Marblehead in the summer and Boca Raton, Florida, in the winter. After the loss of her husband, she worked for State Representative/Senator Jeff Jacobson. She then moved to Northfield Center to be with her family. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She was a friend and neighbor to all that knew her. She enjoyed cooking and baking and shared her goodies with all. She was willing to lend a hand for those in need. Age did not slow her down.

She did not want a funeral, but wanted a celebration of life with Rita Wilson's song, "Throw me a party."

Donations can be made to your favorite charity.

Arrangements are being handled by Johnson-Romito Funeral Home, Northfield Center, www.johnsonromito.com.