Barbara King
OBITUARY
Barbara King, 85, of Clarks Summit, died unexpectedly at home on April 14th. She was born in Scranton, the daughter of the late Ralph and Celia Kowats Cardone. She was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School and worked for more than 25 years in the laboratory at Moses Taylor Hospital before she retired. She moved to Peckville to raise her family. She was a member of the Peckville Presbyterian Church for more than 60 years.
She was a devoted wife for almost 50 years. She was a supportive and selfless mother for 62 years, a sister that spoke to her sister in South Carolina every morning, and most recently, the best grandmother in the world for 18 years. She rarely missed a sporting event for her children and her grandson over the last 55 years. Family was what mattered most to her. She cherished the holidays, birthdays and vacations and any reason to have family together. She was the matriarch of her family and will be missed beyond measure.
She is survived by her children, Robert (and wife Jennifer), Conklin, NY, Susan (and wife Molly O’Donnell), Clarks Summit, PA, Jeffrey (and fianc June Crisp), Scott Township, PA and her grandson, Justin King, Scott Township, PA. She is also survived by her sister, Susan Weber (and husband Clint), Goose Creek, SC, nieces, Holly Reddock of Peckville and Heather Stanton of Blakely and John, Tina and Molly Gaffney who she warmly welcomed as part of our modern family.
She was predeceased by her husband, Robert and daughter-in-law, Jill Cunion King.
A celebration of life will be held for friends and family on Tuesday, April 21, from 2 – 4pm at Fiorelli’s, 1501 Main Street, Peckville, PA. There will be a private interment at the cemetery for immediate family.
Arrangements by Robert E. Decker Funeral Home, Peckville. Friends and family can share memories and online condolences for the family by visiting www.rdeckerfh.com
Barbara King
April 14, 2026