Ellen (Lawyer) Knapp, 85, of Middletown, passed away Oct. 22, 2023. Ellen was born May 19, 1938. She was raised in the Woodbridge area. After marrying, she and her husband Robert lived in South Plainfield until 1968 when they decided to settle in Middletown to raise their family.
Ellen worked in management for the Middletown Township Housing Authority at Daniel Towers for over 20 years. Ellen always kept herself busy. In her younger years, she volunteered in the cafeteria at East Keansburg School. Ellen also enjoyed bowling and playing baseball and softball. More recently, she kept busy crocheting blankets, baby clothes and slippers for family and friends or she could be found playing bingo at local halls around town. Ellen will be remembered as a strong-willed and outspoken woman with a heart of gold who would do anything for her family.
Ellen was predeceased by her husband of 60 years Robert Knapp Sr. in 2017. She is survived by their children: daughter and son-in-law Sherry and Robert Kasye; son Robert Knapp Jr. and his longtime companion Tonia Flanders; and “daughter” Kristie Kasye. Ellen also leaves behind two sisters, Evelyn “Butch” Hickey and Dolores Anselmi; seven grandchildren, Dana, Robert “Michael,” Cody, Nikki, Erin, Robert, III and Catrina; and seven great-grandchildren, Ryan, Ronald, Kennedy, Killian, Angelica, Christopher and Bella.
Friends and relatives paid their respects Oct. 25 at Scott & Kedz Home for Funerals, Belford. A service concluded the evening and a private cremation followed.
This article originally appeared in the October 26 – November 1, 2023 print edition of The Two River Times.
