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Christopher G. "Chris" Knisley-Van Ord, 39, of Bear Lake, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Corry Memorial Hospital, Corry, PA.
Chris was born on August 30, 1987 in Jamestown, N.Y., the son of Diane Knisley of Jamestown, N.Y and Rick Van Ord (Lisa Johnson) of Falconer, N.Y.
Chris worked at Harmony Sheet Metal as a metal fabricator for over 17 years. Chris was an avid hunter and he loved fishing. He enjoyed the outdoors and four wheeling. He raced at State Line Speedway for many years in his Dodge Challenger 88. He was a Buffalo Bills fan. He loved spending time with family grilling and cookouts.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Clayton R. and Shirley A. Lord Whitton and his paternal grandparents: George and Blanche Schrader Van Ord.
In addition to his parents, Chris is survived by his fiancée Starr Weed of Bear Lake, PA; two daughters: Ryleah Knisley (fiancé Emanuel Dejesus) of Jamestown, N.Y. and Ravyn Knisley of Bear Lake, PA, a brother: Brandon Knisley of Jamestown, N.Y., a sister: Angel Van Ord (fiancé Franklin Matteson) of Gowanda, N.Y.; three nephews: Brandon Knisley, Jr., Kyle Knisley and Kollon Knisley, a niece: Katlyn Knisley and a close cousin and best friend: Cody Walters (Bri Haskins).
Family and friends may visit on Thursday from 5-7 PM at Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home, Inc., 316 E. 5th Street, Jamestown, N.Y. 14701.
To light a candle or to send condolences to Chris's family, please visit www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com.