K.V. Knopp Funeral Home hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house June 27 to formally recognize new ownership. In February, Alexander D. Maher, who managed the funeral home for six years under owner Kenneth V. Knopp, announced his purchase of the business. Knopp will continue with the funeral home as funeral director. ABOVE LEFT: Alexander Maher, new owner of K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, 46 E. Susquehanna St., welcomes visitors and talks about his plans for the future of the funeral home.

Kenneth Knopp thanks everyone for coming and expresses his confidence Alexander D. Maher will take good care of the business.

Press Photos by C. Richard ChartrandThe ribbon is cut, symbolizing the new ownership of the business by Alexander Maher, left.

ABOVE RIGHT: Kenneth Knopp and Alexander D. Maher share a handshake at the formal opening of the K.V. Knopp Funeral Home under Maher’s ownership. Maher managed the business for six years.