top of page
In Memoriam
The Rev. Stanley H. Knull
August 14, 1928 - December 30, 2025
From 1972 to 1995, the Rev. Stanley Knull was called to Calvary Lutheran Church as pastor: to proclaim God’s word, to baptize and teach, to announce God’s forgiveness, and to preside at the Lord’s table. With the gospel, he have comforted us in times of sickness and trouble, and at the death of our loved ones. Sharing our joys and sorrows, he was important to our life together in the church of Jesus Christ, in our service to this community, and in God’s mission to the whole world.
Prayer
O God, we remember with thanksgiving
those who have loved and served you on earth,
who now rest from their labors, especially Pastor Knull.
Keep us in union with all your saints,
and bring us with them to the joyous feast of heaven;
through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
Well done, good and faithful servant.
Obituary
Stanley H. Knull, 97, of Allentown, PA, formerly of New York and Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Luther Crest, Allentown, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on August 14, 1928, in Flushing, NY, he was the son of the late Herman K. and Pauline (Witt) Knull. Stan, as he was affectionally known, was the loving husband of the late Delores (Petto) Knull. Together they shared 49 years of marriage prior to her passing in 2018.
Stan was a graduate of Brooklyn Tech High School, Brooklyn, NY. Following high school, he continued his studies at Wagner College in Staten Island, NY, earning his BS degree. He continued on to earn two master degrees, his first, a STM, at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, and then his, MS in Counseling, at the City College of NY, NYC. Stan went on to have a fulfilling and rewarding career by serving as a Pastor at Calvary Lutheran Church, Hauppauge, NY, until retiring in 1995. Prior to that, Stan served as Pastor at the St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Woodhaven, NY, and earlier in life at the Reformation Lutheran Church, New Britain, CT. After retiring, he served as Chaplain at the Spaulding Rehab Hospital, East Sandwich, MA. Stan had many hobbies and interests, but he found solace in fishing, reading, travel, classical music, opera, and attending concerts and plays. He was a member of First Lutheran Church, West Barnstable, MA .
Survivors
He will be missed by his family, including his daughter, Katherine E. Walsh and her husband, Terrence; grandson, Brian Walsh; and two nephews, Jeffrey and Kenneth Cantwell. He was preceded in death by his sister, Agnes Cantwell.
Services
Memorial services and interment will be held privately at a future date at the First Lutheran Church Memorial Garden, MA. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath, PA.
Memorials
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Stan's memory may be made to Luther Crest Benevolent Care and mailed to EverTrue Living Luther Crest, 800 Hausman Rd., Allentown, PA 18104.
bottom of page