Obituary of Ann Knoll

Ann C Knoll Ann C. Knoll passed away Sunday, October 21st 2012 at the age of 93. She was living at home which is how she wanted it. Her mother was Elda Dye and father was Lauren John Conway. She married Marvin E. Knoll who passed away August 1, 1978. They had three daughters, Nancy K. Elliott, Elizabeth J. Knoll (Spears) and Katherine J. Knoll. Unfortunately Elizabeth passed away on August 4th, 2012. She has two grandsons Robert and David Elliott who gave her 5 great grandchildren - Makayla Olson, Andrew Elliott, Bryce Elliot, Zachary Elliott, and Alexander Elliott. Ann was very involved in the horse 4-H program working with many wonderful horses and their kids. She was involved with dog obedience for her many dogs. She was very involved with their Morgan horse farm - KNOLLCREST MORGANS- They raised, trained and showed these horses. If she found the right home she sold a few of them. Her favorite division was carriage driving. She has one mare at home - KNOLLCREST BIT OF ELEGANCE- Ellie was born when she was 70. She hooked and drove her mare by herself until last year. Another big part of her life was working at various shows as show secretary. This was before computer programs were available to help with this. She worked with Dr. Charles Hart at Syracuse International for quite a few years. She also worked at quite a few Morgan shows including the NY Amateur Show, NYMHS Show and 4-H shows. She and her family went to NYSMHS All Morgan show since the beginning for fifty years. The American Morgan Horse Association awarded here a Masters Certificate. Calling hours will be held Thursday, October 25th from 4-6 PM followed by a funeral service at Vedder and Scott Funeral Home, Montour Falls, NY. Interment will be Friday, October 26th at Coit Cemetery, Central Square, NY-committal ceremony will start at 1:00 PM. Donations may be made to American Morgan Association, 4066 Shelburne Road, Suite 5, Shelburne, Vermont 05482-6908/ 802-985-4944. To send the family a condolence, please visit www.vedderandscottfuneralhome.com