Perley McKnight, 80, of New Matamoras, Ohio died on Saturday November 17, 2012 in Marietta, Ohio. He was born on April 21, 1932 in New Matamoras the son of Clyde Forrest and Julia Ann Hooper McKnight. He is survived by one sister Pauline Bradfield of New Matamoras, Ohio and by four brothers: Denver McKnight of East Liverpool, Ohio; Vernon McKnight of New Matamoras, Ohio; Herman McKnight of Georgetown, Pennsylvania; and Jim McKnight of New Matamoras, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Dora McKnight and Marie Kidder and two brothers Floyd and Harold McKnight. There will be no services as his wish was to be cremated. Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras, Ohio is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be at hadleyfh.cmade om.