Catherine Baker Knoll

Catherine Baker Knoll
30th Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania
In office January 21, 2003 – November 12, 2008
Governor	Ed Rendell
Preceded by	Robert Jubelirer
Succeeded by	Joe Scarnati[1]
72nd Treasurer of Pennsylvania
In office January 18, 1989[2] – January 22, 1997[3]
Governor	Bob Casey Sr. Tom Ridge
Preceded by	Davis Greene
Succeeded by	Barbara Hafer
Personal details
Born	Catherine Baker (1930-09-03)September 3, 1930 McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	November 12, 2008(2008-11-12) (aged 78) New York City, New York, U.S.
Resting place	Allegheny County Memorial Park Allison Park, Pennsylvania
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Charles A. Knoll
Profession	Teacher, 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, and to date, the only woman to be lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania.