Murray C. Kneebone

Murray C. Kneebone, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away in his home, surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 12, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Sandra (Moser) Kneebone who passed in 2001. Later he was the companion of the late Patricia Martyn who passed in 2021. Born in Easton, he was a son of the late Fred and Laura (Landis) Kneebone. He worked for Bethlehem Steel for many years and then for Spirax-Sarco as a machinist for 32 years before retiring in 1997. He was a member of the former St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Bethlehem.

Survivors: He is survived by his daughter, Jacqueline Kneebone; son in law, Roy Billig Sr.; sister, Brenda Hartranft; grandsons, Christopher, Kneebone, Roy Billig Jr., Randy Billig and a great grandson, Kyle Nguyen. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Jean Billig and siblings, Althea Wassel, Earl, Lloyd, Sherwood, Blane, Norbert and Robert Kneebone.

Services: Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Friday, November 20th from 10:00 to 11:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM from the JAMES FUNERAL HOME, 527 Center St., Bethlehem. Burial of cremated remains will be at Bethlehem Memorial Park.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, P.O.Box 1640, Hagerstown, MD 21741 (In Memo line of check write: For Lehigh Valley) or to Edgeboro Moravian Church, 645 Hamilton Ave. Bethlehem PA 18017