Mrs. Deborah Jean “Debbie” (Knepper) King, 64, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in her home.
Born November 25, 1960 in Waynesboro, PA she was the daughter of the late Earl and Anna (Mowen) Knepper. She was a lifelong resident of the Waynesboro area.
She and her husband of over 41 years, Michael E. King, were married in August 1983.
Debbie worked at Connie’s Sportswear, Hearthstone Retirement Home and Fallings Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in housekeeping.
She was a member of Blue Rock Church and a life member of Joe Stickell American Legion Post #15 Auxiliary, both of Waynesboro.
Debbie was an avid fan of the Baltimore Orioles, Washington Redskins and Penn State Football.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Casey A. King of Waynesboro; one step-son, Christopher M. King of Red Lodge, MT; two step-grandchildren, Jude King and River King; her siblings, Susan Hahn of Waynesboro, Jackie Hahn (Jeff) of Waynesboro, Ronnie Knepper (Chris) of Waynesboro, Jay Knepper of Waynesboro, Linda Hockenberry (George) of Scotland, PA, Mark Knepper (Debbie) of Zullinger, PA, and Barry Knepper of Oxford, AL; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Earl Knepper.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Green Hill Cemetery, 953 S. Potomac St., Waynesboro with Pastor Greg Helman officiating.
The family will receive friends from 9:30 A.M. until 10:30 A.M., Wednesday morning, in Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St., Waynesboro.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Blue Rock Church, 7885 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA 17268 or Penn State Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033.
A note from Debbie: A special thanks to my doctors and nurses at Chambersburg Hospital Wound Care Center and Hershey Medical Center, especially Dr. Boltz and Dr. Cooper with their teams. My heartfelt love and thanks to my wonderful caregivers, MacKenzie, Jackie and Jade. You made my life at home as normal as possible and I will never forget.
A mother’s love for her son in stronger than anything. Casey is the epitome of that love. Mom will always be there.
To my very loving husband Michael, it’s been a long 5 ½ year journey. From the first day you held my hand and whispered in my ear “we walk this walk together”. You’ve never left me when others would have walked away. Your love for me is unmatched and unwavering. You are my protector, listener, soul mate and truly the love of my life. I will always be with you and wait for you until the day you are by my side again.
Lastly to my friends and people whom I have made an impression on, always fight.
