KNAUER, Savena M., 96, of Old Tappan, NJ, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2013. She was born and raised in Hillsdale, NJ and spent most of her life in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. Beloved wife of the late Erwin R. Knauer. Devoted mother of Erwin Durie Knauer and his wife Holly. Loving grandmother of Carrie Wiederholz and her husband Christian; and Becky Knauer. Cherished great grandmother of Lorelai, Avery and Finn. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Before retiring, Savena was an Elementary School Teacher with the Park Ridge Board of Education. She was a member of Hillsdale United Methodist Church. The family will receive their friends at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ on Wednesday, December 11, 10AM-12PM. Graveside Service will follow the visitation at Westwood Cemetery, Westwood, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Savena’s name to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or Community Church of Harrington Park.