KNABLE F.E. "BUD" 80, of Bethel Park, after a life well lived, went home to be with our Lord, Sunday, March 9, 2014. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Shirley J. (Vernon) Knable. He was the loving father of Diane (Ray) Haid of Bethel Park, Doug (Marty) Knable of Franklin Park, and Sharon (Rich) Pletz of Peters Township. Bud is also survived by his 11 wonderful grandchildren, Breanna (Joe) Richards, Shana (Hawkins) Dykes, Kayla Haid, Kelly, Christine and Kathryn Knable, Samuel, Jacob, Daniel, Grace, and Luke Pletz; he was the brother of Barbara (Dale) Hooper of Basking Ridge, NJ. Before his 28 year retirement full of family, sailing, golf, travel, and Florida sun, Bud culminated his 32 years of service to Gulf Oil as manager of tax and compliance. Mr. Knable was the last remaining employee for Gulf Oil in the Pittsburgh tower as he completed the final Gulf Oil tax returns and filings in the mid 1980s. A celebration of his life will occur at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 14, 2014, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2040 Washington Rd., Upper St. Clair. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bud's memory to Westminster Presbyterian Church or Grove City College. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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