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Joseph J. King, III, 65
Joseph J. King III, 65, passed away on February 11 at his home, with his best friend and wife, Donna, by his side.
Born in Pittsburgh, Joe was the son of the late Joseph, Jr. and Elizabeth Deere King. He was the husband of Donna L. Baldori King, with whom he celebrated 42 years of marriage this past August 13th. Donna and Joe began their romance in Lancaster County and recently returned to the area to enjoy their retirement years there together. Previously they resided in Whitehouse Station, NJ, for 30 years.
Joe had worked as a Senior Research Scientist for Merck Pharmaceutical in Rahway, NJ for 32 years until his retirement in 2002. He was proud to have made significant contributions to the medical research field during his career in the pharmaceutical industry. Joe graduated from the University of Scranton, where he earned a BS in Biology, and he earned his Master’s degree in Microbiology from Boston College.
Above all, Joe enjoyed spending time with his family and especially his four cherished grandchildren. He had a great love for the peace and beauty provided by nature, and over the years he shared this joy with others through his beautiful home aquariums and outdoor Koi ponds. Other favorite pastimes included model railroading and “tinkering” with power equipment and tractors. Joe also loved “getting his hands dirty” while tending to his garden and also put forth noble attempts to outwit the local deer herd’s attempts at frolicking in his landscaping projects.
In addition to his wife, Joe leaves behind to cherish his memory his three loving children: Lara E. married to James Rohl of Nazareth; Joseph J. King IV, companion to Deanna Gulick of Whitehouse Station NJ; and Eric C. King, fiancée of Maria Picchetti of Atlanta, GA; and his four adoring grandchildren: Frederick, James, Emily, and Joseph V. He is also survived by his two brothers: Timothy, Sr. married to Carol King of Landisville, and Thomas married to Sally King of Lititz; and his two sisters: Elizabeth married to Andrew Nielsen of Mishawaka, IN and Laurel married to Milton Manning of Albany, GA. Joe was preceded in death by his brother, P. Terrence King.
Friends will be received on Monday from 10:30AM to 12 noon at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, with the funeral service to follow at 12 noon, the Rev. Mark Weiss officiating. Interment will immediately follow at St. Joseph’s New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Joe’s memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Assn., Central PA Chapter, 717 Market St., Suite 108, Lemoyne, PA 17043. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com
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December 24, 2021
I miss him
Dear Donna and Family:
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing, and we will pray that God will sustain you and give you and yours the strength to cope at this most difficult time.
Even though I haven’t seen you in years, I have thought of you often, as I’ve show our Senior year book to my younger grandchildren who ask me what was it like at our High School. We had some great times, and are fortunate to have had them.
God Bless and hope to hear that you’re getting by, one day at a time.
Sincerely,
Suzie (Clerico) Ferrier
Limerick, Pa.
Dear Donna,
Mike and I just learned of Joe’s death this past weekend, we were shocked and saddened with this news. From the depths of our hearts we extend our condolences and most importantly our prayers to you Donna and your family. May our prayers be joined with many others and be a source of comfort at this most difficult time. With our deepest sympathy, Mike & MaryAnn Smith,’62
Donna and Family,
Pat and I send our sincerest sympathies to you on Joe’s passing.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Pat and John Miller
Flemington, NJ
Donna, Lara, Joe and Eric,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear husband and father. Ed and I were shocked to read of Joe’s passing. What a wonderful life he had and what a wonderful thing that he was able to enjoy having grandchildren. I will keep all of you in my prayers. He died too young and my heart goes out to all of you.
Sincerely,
Linda Burger
Donna and Family,
Please know that my prayers are with you please call me when you get the time 804-338-1055. And please let Eric know from his second mom things will get better.
Ybonne Booker (James)
Donna,
We were so sorry to hear of the sudden death of Joe. It sounds as though he led an active, full, happy life. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Henri and Nancy(Hogarth)Hoover
Dear Donna and Family:
You have my deepest and most sincere sympathy at this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Donna, I truly know the loss you feel as I lost my best friend and husband on Christmas Day several years ago.
Barbara Rishell Barnett
Dear family,
My Sincere condolence for all the family, especially for Lara Rohl who helps teach general science with me to high school students.
What a wonderful role model her father has been.
May God Grant him eternal Rest.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Fabula
Donna and family,
I was shocked to learn of Joe’s sudden passing. I am thankful that we were able to spend some time together in May. He was very excited about becoming a gentleman "farmer".
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marilyn Williamson
Our family’s prayers will be for your family in this time of loss.
God bless Joe.
Love and prayers,
Tom and Carol Mayer
Dear Donna & Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Joe must have been a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sadness.
Nanci Cooch-Schaefer
Dear Donna,
Jim and I want to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. It is such a terrible shock for all at his sudden and untimely passing. We pray that God will give you strength and courage, and that the memories of the good times will sustain you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love to you all.
Steph Lombardo
Dear Donna and Family,
You have my deepest and most sincere sympathy at this most difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you and your family.
Fellow ’62 classmate,
Mary Atzinger Koenig
