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Catherine Baker Knoll (September 3, 1930 – November 12, 2008) was an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. She was the 30th lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania, serving under Governor Ed Rendell from 2003 to 2008, when she died in office.
Mar 19, 2019 · Learn about the life and career of Catherine Baker Knoll, who served as the first woman to hold the office of Lieutenant Governor in Pennsylvania. Discover how she balanced her political achievements, family values, and personal interests through four objects that tell her story.
Nov 13, 2008 · Knoll was the first woman to be elected as Pennsylvania's lieutenant governor in 2003. She died of cancer in 2008 after serving two terms as state treasurer and chairing the state Board of Pardons.
Nov 12, 2008 · Knoll, who served from 2003 to 2007, was known for her retail politics, her compassion and her leadership in the Senate. She died of cancer at 78 after a long career in public service and education.
Nov 12, 2008 · The first female lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania died of a rare cancer in 2008. Read her obituary, send flowers, or learn how to cope with loss from Legacy.com.
Nov 13, 2008 · Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll, a much-beloved figure in Pennsylvania politics who helped forge a path for women and whose head-on bluntness made her one of the most colorful figures in...
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Catherine Baker Knoll was born Sept. 3, 1930, the daughter of Nicholas and Teresa Baker. Her father was mayor of McKees Rocks. Knoll's late husband, Charles, was the town's postmaster. In...