Amber Paige "Chicky" Knepshield, 32, was born as a bright shining star on May 18, 1993 and was set free to the Lord on October 3, 2025.

Amber was a person who was full of love and light, and spread it to all of those around her. She was a beautiful mother to three precious children who meant everything in the world to her. Amber was a loving sister whose family can share countless stories of her love, compassion, and relentless friendship that she shared with so many.

Oh my precious child, my sweet baby girl, you could walk in a room with all of your energy and just make it shine. The love and dedication you have shared will never go away. It will be shared and continued on through your babies.

Amber is survived by her children: Brooklyn, Brantley, and Bayleigh; her mother, Kelly Carrigan (Zane Campbell) of Kittanning; her father, Charles Carrigan of Brackenridge; her brothers, Colten Johns-Drane (Raven) of Vandergrift and Jeffrey Drane Jr. (Crystal) of Ford City; and her sister, Janina Carrigan of West Deer. Amber also adored by her nieces and nephews: Vanessa, Braydon, Sylas, Ryker, Daxton, Demarco and Paisley.

Amber was proceeded in death by her maternal grandmother and grandfather, Karen and Kevin Gray; her paternal grandmother, Toni Kelman; and paternal grandfather, Charles "Moe" Carrigan.

Arrangements are entrusted Janette L. Gamble Funeral Home Inc., 2842 River Road, Vandergrift, PA 15690. Telephone: 724-567-7006. A private family gathering will be held. Online condolences may be shared at http://gamblefh.com.