Alfred R. "Al" Knotts, Sr.

Alfred R. “Al” Knotts, Sr., 83, Berlin, died November 27, 2023 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born September 2, 1940 in Danville, MD, son of Jacob and Virginia (Stemple) Knotts. Preceded in death by parents, daughter Kathy Jo Brant, son-in-law Mark Brant, and brothers Donald and David Knotts. Survived by his wife of 62 years the former Joyce Leydig; son Al (Brenda) Knotts, Jr.; grandchildren: Joe (Maranda) Knotts, Ian Brant, and Jennifer Knotts; great grandchildren: Gunnar Gary and Cora Beth Knotts; brothers: Richard (Jeannie) and Jacob (Joyce) Knotts; sister: Alma (Dick) Schwanke; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a 1958 graduate of Meyersdale High School and served in the US Air Force. He retired from Snyder of Berlin in 2003 after 40 years of service. Member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Berlin, where he sang in the choir and served as a Deacon, Berlin VFD Fire Police, and Glencoe Sportsman’s Club. He loved hunting and spending time in Glencoe. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin. Viewing from 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Friday at Trinity UCC, 600 Main St., Berlin. Rev. Dr. David A. Williams officiating. Interment Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Glencoe. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to Trinity UCC, P.O. Box 86, Berlin, PA 15530 or to the Berlin VFD, P.O. Box 13, Berlin, PA 15530.Military Honors at the church provided by the Berlin Veterans Home. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com