Esther (Knight) Sterner

Esther Sterner, 94, of West Newton, died Friday, December 19, 2025.  She was born September 30, 1931 in Sutersville, a daughter of the late David and Esther (Morrell) Knight.  Prior to retirement she was employed by Bettis Laboratory in West Mifflin.  Esther was a member of the First Church of God of West Newton, where she was the organist for over 60 years, and was an elder.  Surviving are a step-son, Clark Sterner; a special niece, Karen Knight; close friend Pastor Beth Dunlap; and nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clare Sterner; brother, Willis Knight; and sisters, Agnes Reynolds, Dorothy Knight, and Emma Jane Knight.  Friends will be received 11 am to 1 pm Tuesday in the First Church of God, 157 N 2nd St., West Newton, followed by a service at 1 pm.  Interment will follow in West Newton Cemetery.  Arrangements entrusted to J. William McCauley, Jr. Funeral Home, West Newton.  Condolences may be left at http://www.mccauleyfuneralhome.com.

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