Sarah Knauss
1880–1999 (age 119)
Supercentenarian
Biography
Sarah Knauss inspired many with her calm demeanor, steady smile, and the remarkable lifespan that carried her from the 1880s into the final year of the twentieth century. She treasured the everyday rituals of family meals, card games, and her beloved puzzles, keeping alive the traditions of slower, gracious days.
Friends and relatives remember her for gentle wit and thoughtful advice, which she shared even as she welcomed her 119th birthday; her memory endures at Grandview Cemetery, where visitors reflect on a truly singular life.