Robert J. King, 81, of Avella, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018 in Premier Washington Health Center, Chartiers Township.
Mr. King was born on April 3, 1937 in Washington, PA son if the late James Wilson and Mary Ellen Fowler King.
He attended Avella High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War.
Mr. King worked as an Ironworker out of Local Union 549 of Wheeling, WV until he became disabled in 1968.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and socializing with friends and family.
Mr. King was a member of Raccoon Valley Sportsman Club of Avella and was an umpire for Ten Mile Valley baseball league for 23 years.
On July 21, 1964, in Alabama, he married Yolanda R. McGlothlin, who survives.
Surviving Mr. King, in addition to his wife of 53 years, are a son, Edward “Hobo” (Dottie) King of Avella; a brother, Donald R. (Susie) King of Washington; three sisters, Ruth (Bob) Wade of Stow, OH, Shirley (Everett) Kelley of Avella and Peggy DiGiacinto of Wheeling, WV; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased in addition to his parents are, a brother, James D. King.
Friends and family will be received from 2-4pm and 6-8pm Thursday, July 5, in the Jerome A. Stefkovich Funeral Home, Inc., 18 Campbell Street, Avella, PA 15312, where services will be held at 11am on Friday, July 6.
Burial will be in Independence Cemetery, Avella. Full military rites will be accorded graveside by Bert C. Siders American Legion Post 643 of Avella.
Memorial contributions Amedisys Home Health Care at 480 Johnson Road suite 200, Washington, PA 15301.
Condolences may be expressed at www.stefkovichfuneralhome.com.
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Avella, PA 15312
Visitation
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Jul
18 Campbell Street, PO Box 65
Avella, PA 15312
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18 Campbell Street, PO Box 65
Avella, PA 15312
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Washington Pike
Avella, PA 15312
