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Carol King Obituary
Carol A. King, 69, of Reading, passed away, March 13, 2014 in her residence.
She was the wife of Robert H. King. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Lola M. (Hartenstine) Shingle.
Carol was employed at Boscov's Distribution Center as a supervisor for 30 years, retiring in 2013.
Surviving in addition to her husband are 3 children: daughter, Vicki A. (Bobst) Fuller, Birdsboro; son, Gary C. Bobst, husband of Kate A. (Dwinal) Bobst, Sinking Spring; daughter, Jennifer A. (Bobst) Soto, wife of Angel Soto, Reading. There are 4 grandchildren: Alexander, Brea, Marquis, Rory Jr. and great-granddaughter, Morgan and 2 brothers, Robert Shingle Jr., Reading and Terry Shingle, Reading.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Life Choice Hospice: 200 Dryden Road, Suite 3300, Dresher, PA 19025
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Bean Funeral Homes, Sinking Spring is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carol King
Melody Maurer
March 18, 2014
RIP Carol!!! so sorry for your loss Bob and the rest of her family
Donna Leibig
March 18, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
RIP Carol. We will never forget ya Rhonda.
March 17, 2014
love you girl Rene Harrell that goes with my R.I.P. And bless Your Family
March 17, 2014
Love you alays and forever Rene Harrell
March 17, 2014
Carol may you RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU!!! You were very kind too me, Iknow your in heaven and will never ever be forgotten in my heart. Love you always.
March 17, 2014
i going to miss her a lot and that she was a really good person from anna m frey,from boscovs
calvin remp
March 17, 2014
Bob, know that Carol is in a better place. She was a good mother and wife, but also a good friend. May she rest in peace
Jim Niskoch
March 17, 2014
My deepest condolences go out to Bob and family. May GOD bless you all
Susan Kerschner
March 16, 2014
Deepest regards to Bob and family. We were all very fond of Carol.
Kimberly (Bashore) Bailey
March 16, 2014
Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near. Still loved, still missed, still held very dear.
My heart is with you all.
Shirley Amole
March 16, 2014
I send my condolences out to the King family and may she rest in peace I worked with Carol for 25 yrs at the Boscov's warehouse and always was a pleasant person will be missed. may she rest in peace
Russ and Janice Folk
March 15, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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