Delea A. "Dee" Knapp (nee Martin), 90, of Elyria passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin. She was born May 22, 1929 in Grafton and was a graduate of Grafton High School. Delea worked for the Chronicle Telegram for many years. She was an avid bingo player, enjoyed playing cards , gardening and spending time with family. Survivors include her daughter Sheri (Joshua) Foster of Taylors, S.C. ; sons Kevin (Lisa May) of Lorain, Kraig (Jennifer) of Elyria; grandchildren Jennifer and Stacey Evans; great granddaughter Kinsey Evans; niece Ann Scott. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth in 2010; parents Peter and Irene Martin (nee Noveski); sisters Victoria Anderson, Mary Frabotta; brother Fred. Family will receive friends 5-7 PM Friday, October 11, 2019 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57), Elyria. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Saturday, October 12, 2019 at St. Agnes Catholic Church 611 Lake Ave. Elyria, Ohio 44035 (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). Rev. Fr. Albert Veigas pastor will be the Celebrant. Burial St. Mary Cemetery (Elyria). Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.laubenthalmercado.com