Robert D. Knightner, 41, of Mayport, died June 3, 2019, at his residence following an extended illness.

Born on January 7, 1978, in Buffalo New York, he was the son of James Knightner and Linda (Adams) Gramsky. He was married on September 10, 2016, to Alinda D. “Lindy” Steiner.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army National Guard from February 22, 1996, to February 21, 2011, and he was a Staff Sergeant with Co. A1 112 th Infantry Battalion. He was deployed overseas in Operation Iraqi Freedom III. He worked at the SCI Forest State Penitentiary in Marienville. He was a die-hard Raider’s fan and a food connoisseur.

Robert maintained a positive attitude through his illness and never stopped fighting. Anyone who ever met Robert loved him. Robert has his own little tribe of friends who were with him from the start of his illness clear through to the very end. He will be greatly missed by everyone.

He is survived by his mother, Linda (Adams) Gramsky of New Bethlehem, his wife, Lindy Steiner of Mayport, a son, Callen J. Knightner, a brother, Willie Knightner of Buffalo, New York, three sisters, Sandy Adams of New Bethlehem, Deirdre Knightner and Shirley Jackson both of Buffalo, New York and numerous other brothers and sisters, and also many close friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Knightner.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Callen L. Knightner Education Fund. Deposits can be made in person or mailed to, First United National Bank, 224 Wood Street, New Bethlehem, Pa. 16242.

Friends will be received on Saturday, June 8, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oakland Church of God in Distant.

A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor John Phillips officiating.
The Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn is handling the arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.alcornfuneralhome.com.