Obituary of Sarah Knauss

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Sarah Knauss

Sarah DeRemer Knauss (born September 24, 1880 in Hollywood, Pennsylvania) was a notable person who was best known for being a supercentenarian that was the third oldest well documented living person ever. Sarah died on December 30, 1999 and her death was reportedly because of natural causes. She died at the old age of 119.

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Sarah Knauss Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Knauss, Sarah
    • Common Name: Sarah Knauss
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Hollywood, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Birth Date: September 24, 1880
    • Age: 119 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Sarah Clark
    • Occupation: Notable Person
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Pink
    • Favorite Scent: Black Opium Eau de Parfum
    • Favorite Actor: Karen Gillan

    Sarah's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Sarah DeRemer Clark
    • Father: Walter Clark (1848-1917)
    • Mother: Amelia Clark
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Abraham Lincoln Knauss (married 1901-1965, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Kathryn Sullivan (1903-2005)

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 30 1999 at age 119
  • Place: Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes

Category Tags:

Notable PersonAmerican Born on September 24th Born in 1880 Born in Pennsylvania Died in 1999 Died at age 119 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"Sarah Knauss was an American doctoral candidate in philosophy at the University of Cambridge. On January 15, 2009, she was reported to have collapsed outside her apartment after a night of partying, and was pronounced dead a few hours later. Her death is still under investigation. (V)"

"Sarah Knauss lived a long, fulfilling life, filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories, leaving a lasting impact on all those who knew her. (V)"

"Sarah Knauss led a successful career as a librarian, retiring after 34 years of dedicated service, before ultimately passing away at the age of 119. (V)"

Is Ms. Sarah Knauss still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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