Ann “Amber” Knauss, 66, of West Grove, died Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Jennersville Regional Hospital. She leaves behind her life partner of 30 years, James Frank Straughn Jr.
Born in Charleston, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Thomas L. and Agnes McNamara Burr, and stepdaughter of Vivian Burr of Wilmington.
She was an elementary school teacher in the Pennsville School District, Pennsville, N.J., retiring in 2011, after 40 years of service.
Amber was a member of the Delaware Nature Society, Philadelphia Zoological Society, Wintherthur and Longwood Gardens.
She enjoyed gardening, going to museums, but was best know by her family and friends for her sending of cards to them on their birthday and holidays.
In addition to her significant other and stepmother, she is survived by one son, Brian K. Knauss of San Francisco, Calif.; one sister, Jane Diffendall and her husband George of Wilmington.
She was predeceased by one sister, Mary M. Burr.
Services and burial will be private.
In memory of Amber, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Attn. Memorials, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or to the Delaware Nature Society, P.O. Box 700, Hockessin, DE 19707
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com
Arrangements by the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home, West Grove.
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