Scott M. Knepper

Surviving are his wife, Nancy; his daughter, Taylor, at home, three sisters: Beth Ann Hilling of State College, Michelle States (Dave) of Altoona and Kelley McCloskey (Don) of Pittsburgh; a brother, Kent Knepper (Liza) of Alta Vista, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his father-in-law, Howard Porta; and several sisters- and brothers-in-law. He was preceded in death by a brother, Stephen Knepper.

Scott was a 1977 graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle High School. He had a long career as a self-employed contractor, where he was a finished carpenter and specialized in flooring and tile installations. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors, loved spending time with his family, especially his daughter, Taylor, and always made himself available to help others.

Friends will be received from 1 to 3 p.m, and 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at The Stevens Mortuary, 1421 8th Ave., Altoona, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church by Father Michael Pleva. Committal will be at Calvary Cemetery.

The family requests, in lieu of flowers, that contributions be made in Scott’s memory to the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company, 1500 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602 or to the Kittanning Trail Volunteer Fire District, Station 14, 937 Edison Ave., Altoona, PA 16601. Condolences made be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or to Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.