Carol L. Knesebeck-Vavra, age 55 of Painesville Twp. passed away December 29, 2018 at TriPoint Medical Center in Concord Twp. Born December 5, 1963 in Cleveland to Richard Otto and Margaret (nee: Kosto) Knesebeck, she had been a lifelong area resident. Carol enjoyed knitting, baking, cooking and attending Paint Nite with her sister Jeanne. She is survived by her husband Edward Vavra of Painesville Twp; siblings Richard (Amy) Knesebeck of Concord, Eileen Knesebeck of Painesville and Jeanne Krenicky of Painesville; nephew Richard E. Knesebeck and extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Erik Otto Knesebeck and Margaret "Peggy" Knesebeck. A gathering of friends and family will be held at the Potti & Marc F. Burr Funeral Homes of Painesville on Saturday, January 5, 2019 from 1-4pm. Arrangements entrusted to the Potti & Marc F. Burr Funeral Homes of Painesville.