Pamela Jean (Knellinger) Hocking, 73, of Bellaire, passed away Sunday,  September 1, 2024,      at Country Club Rehabilitation Center. She was born on April 17, 1951, in Sewickley, PA, daughter of the late James and Irene (Jones) Knellinger. Pam was a graduate of Martins Ferry High SchoolClass of 1970 and Belmont Technical Institute. She is survived by son, Greg Hocking and daughter, Rebecca Hocking; three sisters, Judi Knellinger, Jackie (Bob) Clouse, and Heidi (Cathy Newman) Knellinger; and many nieces and nephews. Pam was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Victoria. The family will receive friends Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 12 – 1 pm in the Wilson Funeral Home, Heslop Chapel, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry. A  memorial service will be held at 1pm in the funeral home. Inurnment will follow in Riverview Cemetery. To leave the family a condolence please visit www.wilsonfuneralhomes.com .  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to: Special Olympics Ohio - Belmont County, PO Box 163, Bethesda, OH 43719.