Marie P. Knoff, 86, of Easton, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 in Country Meadows in Bethlehem, surrounded by her loving family.

Marie was born in Brooklyn, NY; she was the daughter of the late James and EdnaMae (Barrett) Preston.

She worked many years as a receptionist. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she will be greatly missed and forever loved.

Marie was a member of Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, in Easton.

Marie is survived by sons Edward R. Knoff and his wife Denise, Roy G. Knoff Jr., daughters Janice Johns and her husband Allen Johns Jr., Marie Yandrasitz and her husband John Yandrasitz, 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren.  In addition to her husband Roy Knoff Sr., Marie is preceded in death by her sister Adele Cozzo, and brother Daniel Preston.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. in Morello Funeral Home Inc., 3720 Nicholas St. Easton, (Palmer Twp.), PA .  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 9 ^th and Lehigh Street, Easton, PA . Interment will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery,  in Palmer Twp.

Contributions in Marie's memory may be made to the Susan G. Koman – Breast Cancer 125 South 9 ^th Street Suite 202 Philadelphia, PA 19107. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com