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Peter King
Peter King formerly of Orefield and Coaldale, died Friday in Coopersburg, Pa. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late Harry and Anna (Tymchak) King. He was a member of St. Marys Russian Orthodox Church, Coaldale. He was a member of Teamsters Union and was a former assistant to the Orefield Boy Scouts Troop. Survivors: Wife, Ilene (Polansky) King of Coopersburg; sons, Peter of Slatington and Nicholas of Bear, Delaware; daughter, Nancy Wetzel of Plains, Pa.; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy (Zozula) King and by a sister, Mary Shereba. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Marys Russian Orthodox Church, First Street, Coaldale. Call Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. in the church. Arrangements, Zizelmann-Roche Funeral Home, Tamaqua. Contributions: American Cancer Society, 33 W. Ridge St., Lansford.

Published by Morning Call from Mar. 11 to Mar. 12, 2007.
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Nancy & Family
You're in our thoughts and prayers - Remember the good times with your dad and he'll always be there with you in your heart.

Jan & Keith Ruch

March 21, 2007

Dear Peter, Corrine, Tiffany,Christina and Families,
When I first heard of the passing of your Dad and grandfather, yesterday, I had a few moments to think. My thoughts took me back to a day, many years back, when Janice and I went to Atlantic City with your dad, popop and grandmom. We spent the day and had a great time. Just as we savor the good memories we hope and pray you will do the same. May God be with you and bless you all.
Love to all and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Janice & Doc Healey

George Healey

March 13, 2007

Dear Peter, Nancy and Nicholas,
We are never ready to let go of our parents, and amazingly, the love keeps going on forever, just like God promised. May many loving memories comfort you in the days ahead as the waves of grief roll in and over you. Many prayers for each of you!
Love, George & Janice (Meas) Healey

Janice Healey

March 12, 2007

Dear Ilene:
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and are sorry for your loss. Frank & Mildred Bechtel

Frank & Mildred Bechtel

March 12, 2007

Uncle Peter, Corinne, Tiffany, Christina and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers, and may you find comfort and strength in the warmth and caring of family and friends. Just remember, when someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
Love Always,

Renee and Dan Fosbenner

March 12, 2007

PopPop
I miss you so much. There are so many memories I have of being over at your house down in the creek with Corinne, Chris & Gramom; of sitting on the swing by the apple tree and tossing apples in the air at the bats at night. I remember you always being in your workshop with the coal stove going to keep you warm. I think of that now everytime I walk into the basement. I am so honored that you have given me, Kurt and Jewelia the joy of purchasing your home. I only pray that you watch over us there. It gives Kurt and I so much pride knowing that we can raise Jewelia in the house that was built by my PopPop. We are very happy there and again I thank you for that. There are so many other memories I have that there are too many to mention, but you will always be in my thoughts everyday when I walk through the door to our home. I hope I can make as many memories there for Jewelia and you, gramom and Ilene have made for me there. I will always miss you and love you PopPop.

Tiffany King

March 12, 2007

Peter, Corinne, Tiff, Christina and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Dorothy Knappenberger

March 12, 2007

God bless, you were a loving father and you were always there for me.

Nancy Wetzel

March 12, 2007

PopPop,
I miss you already. it still doesnt seem real yet. I wish I would have visited you more. I am so sorry for not seeing you as much as I should have. I am sorry for not bringing my kids over more. I remember all those summers I was at your house hanging down at the crick with granmom while you worked at alpo. I will always remember you down in your workshop. I will never forget holy suppers and the years of xmas eve gatherings. I remember snoopy and dutchess, time flys by so fast. I will cherish forever all the memories we had together and all the talks we had when times were tough for me, I will hold that close to my heart forever.
My son has the trains you made and taylor will always cherish the doll cradle you made her for her 1st bday. we all miss you and we love you very much. I luv you Pop Pop
Love always your granddaughter

Corinne knappenberger

March 12, 2007

Dad,
My heart goes out to you in this time of sadness. Please know I will be here for you if you need anything. PopPop will be missed so much by all those who loved him. He had a wonderful and full life.I have so many memories - my favorite was holy dinner and xmas eve gatherings. I will never forget being a child and spending my summers there waiting for him to come home from a day at alpo.
I love you Dad, please let me know if you need anything.
love always your daughter

corinne knappenberger

March 12, 2007

A great man who was always there with help and advice.
A wonderful father in law and loving grandfater to the kids.
He will be missed very much and always loved.

Bruce Wetzel Sr

March 12, 2007

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