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Stephen King Obituary

Stephen King, 51, of West Scranton, died Tuesday evening. Survived by his loving wife, the former Pamela Strackbein, the couple was married for 10 years.

Born Oct. 19, 1963, son of Barbara Farris King of Scranton and the late Clifford King, he will be long remembered for his selfless nature and enormous heart. Taken from his relatives and friends too soon, he will be forever missed.

Also surviving are his five children, Matthew, Thomas, Jimmie, Sarah and Julia; siblings, Clifford and Patricia; and three grandchildren.

Memorial services under the care of the Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 125 N. Main Ave., Scranton, will be announced. Visit the funeral's website to leave an online condolence.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Scranton Times on Jul. 10, 2015.

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