Sara Emma Wright

Sara Emma Wright, 78, of Swatara Twp., Harrisburg, died Saturday, February 10, 2018, at the Tremont Nursing Home, Tremont.

She was an employee of the former Bowman's Dept. Store, Lemoyne, and Korvettes Dept. Store, Camp Hill; a 1958 graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School, Harrisburg; a member of Saint Catherine Labouré Parish, Harrisburg.

Born on January 24, 1940, in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Mary L. (Stein) Knapp. She was the widow of Master Sergeant William Jesse Wright, U.S. Army Ret. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, William G. and Francis J. Knapp, and a sister, Doris A. Knapp.

Surviving are a son, Mark C. Wright of Harrisburg; a sister-in-law, Isabella Knapp of Harrisburg; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM on Thursday at Parthemore Funeral Home and Cremation Services, New Cumberland, with the Rev. Samuel I. Dubois officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, West Hanover Twp.

Viewing will be held one hour prior to services in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Catherine Labouré Parish, (http://sclhbg.org), 4000 Derry Street Harrisburg, PA 17111. For more information or to send messages of condolence, please visit www.parthemore.com.