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Robert Knight Obituary
Robert "Bob" Allen Knight, 70, of Houston, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Washington Hospital. He was born December 1, 1950 in Canonsburg, a son of the late William L. and Mary Elsie Mersino Knight.
Bob was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh. He worked as a database administrator for several companies until he opened his own consulting business later in life.
He was a member of Hill Church in Canonsburg and enjoyed traveling and going on cruises with his wife, Linda and gardening.
On August 3, 1974 he married Linda Nackoul of Houston, who survives.
Also left behind to cherish his memory are his two sons Phillip (Nicole) Knight of Bridgeville, and Clayton Knight of Canonsburg; daughter Kristy Knight of Canonsburg; several grandchildren; brothers Jack Knight of Canonsburg and Gene (Anna) Knight of Carnegie; sister Lisa Knight of Belle Vernon, several nieces and nephews, and his beloved dog Ollie.
Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra LFD owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg 724-745-8120, where funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, September 20, 2021.
Interment will follow at 12:30 p.m. at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township, with full military honors by the United States Navy and the VFW Post #191 Honor Guard.
To view or extend condolences please visit www.salandrafunerals.com
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Robert Nackoul & family
September 17, 2021
We are so sorry to hear that Robert has passed. Playing and singing songs with him was the highlight of our trip. Fortunately, that memory is etched forever in our hearts. Love and prayers to all.
Roberta Chapman Petro
September 15, 2021
My sympathy to Bob's family, friends and loved ones. I knew Bob when he was young, and later when I would see him at Trader Jacks, at Oldies Concerts, etc. Will miss seeing his smiling face and talking to him. May he Rest in Peace.
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