Carol Knoeller

Carol Ann Knoeller, 86, passed away on May 15, 2024, in North Port, Florida. She was born on December 22, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Palmer and Gladys (Veasey) Price. 

Carol married Douglas Knoeller on July 13, 1963, in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. They met at the Plymouth Cottage where she worked. Over the years, she has worked at a dry cleaner, The Poster Print, and Boccella's Restaurant in Pennsylvania. She was also a teacher's aide at Hervey S. Walker Elementary School in Conshohocken. She was a member of the ladies' auxiliary at Conshohocken Fire Station #2. 

After moving the family to Port Charlotte, Florida in 1977, she then worked as a waitress at Sambos, Howard Johnson, and Golden Corral.  She also worked at the Daily Herald newspaper in Punta Gorda. After passing rigorous training, she became a volunteer firefighter and served on the Board of the Fire Commissioner for a short time. She finished her days before retiring, cleaning some of the nicest people in Charlotte County's homes. Carol was a football enthusiast, cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles and Penn State. She enjoyed baseball as well attending Stone Crab games and cheered on both the Tampa Bay Rays and the Philadelphia Phillies. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. 

Carol is predeceased by her parents, Gladys and Palmer Price, her brother Palmer Price, and her son-in-law, Steven Hall. 

She is survived by her daughters Theresa Martz, Dee Santo (Mike), Diana Hall and her one son, Joseph Angelini. She is also survived by sixteen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. 

A celebration of her life will be held on June 8, 2024, at 11:00 am at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Port Charlotte, Florida (2565 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte FL 33952). 

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Valerie's House 233 East McKenzie Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950.