CUMBERLAND Sharlene Marie "Shar" Knippenberg, 58, of Cumberland, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at her residence.Born in Altoona, PA, on October 15, 1960, she was the daughter of Lynette (Dickson) Hollern and the late Michael Francis Hollern.Sharlene was a 1978 graduate of Fort Hill High School. She then attended Allegany College of Maryland. She became an instructional assistant at Washington Middle School, and later, at Cresaptown Elementary School, where she formed strong bonds with her students and coworkers. Her impact on them was limitless, and the letters she received from former students filled her with joy. She enjoyed working with her students, and her patience and compassion knew no bounds. Sharlene was always willing to help, or even just lend an ear to, anyone who needed her.She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Our Lady of the Mountains Parish.She is survived by, in addition to her mother, her husband of 37 years, Mark A. Knippenberg; sons, Chad Knippenberg and wife Katie, Cumberland, and Drew Knippenberg, San Diego, CA; grandchildren, Caden and Caroline; sisters, Deb Belfoure and husband Phil, Cumberland, Kim McCagh and husband Denny, LaVale; niece, Caeley McCagh, LaVale; brother, Brad Hollern and partner Rich Porter, Rehoboth Beach, DE. She is also survived by many cousins, in-laws, and other members of her extended loving family.Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, Sunday, March 3, 2019, from 5 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church, on Monday, March 4, 2019, at 10 a.m. with her cousin, Fr. John Dickson, as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.Pallbearers will be Seth Bernard, Mike Meyers, Lonnie Meyers, Andy Stegmaier, Doug DeAngelis, Damien DeAngelis.In lieu of flowers, donations may be to the Cresaptown Elementary School playground fund. Checks may be made out to Cresaptown Elementary School and mailed to 13202 6th Ave, Cumberland, MD 21502. In the memo line of checks, please write "Playground Fund."Condolences for the family may be left at www.ScarpelliFH.com.