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Shelby J. King

1938 - 2018

BORN

1938

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

L L Barthels Funeral Home Inc

227 2nd St

Smithton, Pennsylvania

Shelby King Obituary

Shelby J. King, 80, of Smithton, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born May 13, 1938, in Scottdale, a daughter of the late George and Mary Lindway Walters. She was a member of the former St. Timothy Catholic Church in Smithton, and had worked as a cook at Linden Hall. She is survived by her husband, Donald King; two sons, Donald King and wife, Natalie, of Banning, and Michael King and wife, Gail, of West Newton; a daughter, Mary Novak and husband, Mark, of Winchester, Va.; six grandchildren, Donald, David, Jamie, Michael, Stephine and George; and six great-grandchildren, Jonathon, Leah, Lidia, Shaun, Julie and Cash. She is also survived by two brothers, George Walters and wife, Linda, and Ernie Walters; and two sisters, Margie Speilman and husband, Joe, and Jo Anne Kubina and husband, John.
Family and friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, and from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, in LL BARTHELS FUNERAL HOME INC., 227 2nd St., Smithton. A blessing service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with Father Richard J. Ulam, OSB, officiating. A celebration of Shelby's life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.

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Published by Tribune Review on Sep. 7, 2018.

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melvin marcic

December 27, 2018

So sorry to hear about Shelby. She was my dear friend and classmate for 12 years. My prayers and condolences to her family.

Jackie (Carson) Nader

September 12, 2018

My sincere condolences to Shelby's entire family. I am saddened that I wasn't aware of her passing until it was too late to express myself in person. Shelby was an awesome person and a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Sending love to all.

John Judge

September 8, 2018

May The Good Lord Hold All Of You In His Loving Arms During This Time Of Remembrance And Reflection Of The Life Of Dear Shelby. May You Know, With Confident Assurance That Shelby Now Rests With King Jesus, Free Of Suffering, Free Of Pain. While She Leaves All Of Us Here, Her New, Everlasting Life Has Begun. We Can Find Peace In Knowing That We Will See Her Again In GOD'S Glorious Kingdom.
With Love And GOD'S Blessings Always -
John Judge (Nephew) And Family

John Judge

September 8, 2018

May The Good Lord Provide All Of You With His Perfect Peace And May You Know, With Confident Assurance That Shelby Now Rests With A King, Free Of Pain. Rejoice In Knowing That You Will See Her Again. With All Our Love And GOD'S Blessings -
John Judge (Nephew) And Family

Donna Miley

September 7, 2018

Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength and comfort always. Aunt Shelby is resting peacefully with the Lord now, but she will remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her forever.

Donna Miley (niece) and family

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Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

L L Barthels Funeral Home Inc

227 2nd St, Smithton, PA 15479

Sep

8

Prayer Service

3:00 p.m.

L L Barthels Funeral Home Inc

227 2nd St, Smithton, PA 15479

Sep

9

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

L L Barthels Funeral Home Inc

227 2nd St, Smithton, PA 15479

Sep

9

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

L L Barthels Funeral Home Inc

227 2nd St, Smithton, PA 15479

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