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HARRISBURG -- Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll, the first woman to become lieutenant governor in Pennsylvania, died tonight at 6 p.m. after battling neuroendocrine cancer.

Knoll, 78, of McKees Rocks will be replaced by Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati, R-Jefferson County.

"I extend heart-felt sympathy to Catherine's family," said Gov. Ed Rendell. "Today we mourn the passing of one of the strongest, most dedicated public servants in Pennsylvania's history. Our thoughts and prayers are with Catherine's family. She will be deeply missed.