Sara Ashley Knutsen

Sara Ashley Knutsen of Wallkill, NY, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, friend, and a school bus driver for Wallkill, then later Marlboro school districts, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 26, 2022. She was 38 years old. The daughter of George Knutsen and Robin Lipsey, she was born November 8, 1984 in Goshen, NY.

Sara is survived by her two sons, Johnny Gennaro and Jaxon Gennaro; her mother, Robin Lipsey of Maybrook, NY; her father, George Knutsen and his fiancé, Rebecca Dutch of Rome, NY; her sisters and brothers-in-law; Heather and George Gutierrez, Kristena and Joseph Velez, and Victoria and Kevin DeGraff, as well as her nieces and nephews; Andrew, Branden, Kyrie, Diana, Austin, Braelynn, and Jennie; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, family, and friends. 

Sara lived for her boys, Johnny and Jaxon, and always did her very best for them. She was a caring and fun aunt to her nieces and nephews. Sara loved “her kids” from her bus run and “her kids” and their families loved her. She always had everyone’s back and acted in everyone’s best interests. Sara was always there to help out. Through her tough, sassy exterior, she truly had a heart of gold. Sara could never say no to a challenge and was never afraid to speak her mind and stick up for the underdog. Sara will be dearly missed by all who knew her. 

Family and friends may call from 3:00 to 5:00 pm on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Millspaugh Funeral Home at 22 Bank St. Walden, NY 12586. A funeral service will follow at 5:30 pm. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the GoFundMe set up, for the benefit of her boys.

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