Catherine Baker Knoll

Catherine Baker Knoll
30th Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania
In office
January 21, 2003 – November 12, 2008
GovernorEd Rendell
Preceded byRobert Jubelirer
Succeeded byJoe Scarnati[1]
72nd Treasurer of Pennsylvania
In office
January 18, 1989[2] – January 22, 1997[3]
GovernorBob Casey Sr.
Tom Ridge
Preceded byDavis Greene
Succeeded byBarbara Hafer
Personal details
Born
Catherine Baker

(1930-09-03)September 3, 1930
McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedNovember 12, 2008(2008-11-12) (aged 78)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Resting placeAllegheny County Memorial Park
Allison Park, Pennsylvania
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseCharles A. Knoll
ProfessionTeacher, businesswoman, politician

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. Prior to that, she served as the 72nd Pennsylvania treasurer from 1989 to 1997. She was the first woman to be lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania.

  1. ^ "Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll, 78, Has Died". KDKA. Associated Press. November 12, 2008. Retrieved November 13, 2008. [permanent dead link]
  2. ^ https://news.google.com/newspapers
  3. ^ http://nl.newsbank.com