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In Memory of

Rev. Dr. Donna Ruth King

1956 - 2021

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Thursday

January

Visitation at Funeral Home

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Koch Funeral Home

2401 S. Atherton St.

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

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Friday

January

Visitation at Funeral Home

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Friday, January 15, 2021

Koch Funeral Home

2401 S. Atherton St.

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

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Friday

January

Funeral Service

11:00 am

Friday, January 15, 2021

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State College, Pennsylvania, United States

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Final Resting Place

Graysville Cemetery

Village Of Graysville

PA Furnace, Pennsylvania, United States

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Dumas Family lit a candle

Saturday, July 24, 2021

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We miss you dear Sister Rev. Dr. Donna Ruth King, We hold you and all your Family in our hearts with Love Forever.

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Tim Mullen posted a condolence

Friday, March 19, 2021

Jesus said, "Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted." When I read the Death Notice for Donna King, I hoped it was not the Donna King I knew. When I finally realized that is was she, I received the news in tears. When I first met her in the town park, she lead me up High Street to the Civil War Memorial and around to the back of the monument where the names of the African-American Soldiers who served the Union are listed. Now she walks and talks with them in the presence of divine light. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." May the Lord in whom she trusted bring peace and comfort to the King family and all who knew her.

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Harriett Gaston lit a candle

Monday, January 18, 2021

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Mama King was my mentor in my research of African Americans who lived in Central PA. I will miss her and I hope to join her and the elders when it is my time to leave this earth.

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William Asbury posted a condolence

Sunday, January 17, 2021

May the light that was bright in you continue to shine in those you touched. Those you knew and those you did not know will remember your impact on their lives. Rest in peace and love. Thanks from Bill and Debbie Asbury.

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Rev. Kathleen Danley posted a condolence

Saturday, January 16, 2021

Thank you for sharing the service with we who could not be there. Donna was my dearest friend here in State College. She was truly a Sistah who never stopped praying. I continue to pray Barry for you and your kids and grand kids. I love each of you dearly and I know that you were the center of Donna's universe along with her Savior Jesus. God Bless!

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Elisha Nixon Cobb posted a condolence

Friday, January 15, 2021

Rest In Peace my dear friend and know you were appreciated and much loved. To my friend Barry and family, your wife blessed us all. May you be comforted in the long days ahead. Elisha Nixon Cobb

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Donald Hahn lit a candle

Friday, January 15, 2021

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Farewell blessed soul. Your spirit was always too good for this Earth.

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Ricardo Carter M.D lit a candle

Thursday, January 14, 2021

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Ricardo Carter M.D Posted Jan 14, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Donna your were a pillar of the family, and your energy with students, the church and community will certainly be missed. It was always a pleasure speaking with her, and conversations about her early days in new york , and her experience as an educator were always enriched. To you Barry and the rest of the family, our deepest sympathy to all of you . Do things in her honor, and may she rest in peace. Sincerely Ricardo and Diane Carter

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Jewel Waddell posted a condolence

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Love knows no boundaries. While Donna is no longer physically with us, her spirit is always around us. Rest in peace and rest in power.

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David Miller posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

My condolences to the king family. I said a prayer for you. David Miller

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Christopher Napoleon posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

It is with a sad heart that I am learning of the Passing of Mrs.King, I always have fond memories of her and the kindness she always showed to everyone. You all have my deepest sympathy for the passing of such an extraordinary person and we are all a little less without her in this world.

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janet welsh posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Barry & Family, We were so sad to learn of Donna's passing. She was such an extraordinary person. Despite her numerous accomplishments as pastor, scholar, and community leader, we will remember her, and all of you, as a beloved neighbor and friend. Our hearts go out to all of you. The Welsh Family

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Atayla Suazo lit a candle

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

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I am so sorry for your loss. Mama King’s smile will forever be in my mind and heart. She was an amazing, loving, and strong black woman. Her crown will continue to shine bright.

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Sonya M. Sessoms posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

We wanted to send our deepest condolences to the entire family. Mrs. Donna welcomed me (Sonya) in the family when I was over the work-study students in loans and scholarships and one of those students happened to be my dear little sister Kristall. She was a role model and signified what Black excellence looked like. I was always blown away by her devoted commitment to the Lord, her family, the students, and her mission in the world. Her smile warmed your heart. She then welcomed Juan into the fold like he had been there all along. We are blessed to have known her and know she will be missed. Our prayers are going up for you all indeed. God has called His daughter home. What a joy it is to know who she served and that we will see her again someday. Love you guys so much! The SessomsFamily

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Assist Dean Emeritus Selden posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

It is with sincere sympathy & tremendous sorrow that the Selden family express our grief for your loss! The Selden family have heavy hearts for "Queen King," as I would address my dear friend and colleague, Dr. Donna King whenever I was in her presence. I am a better person because of my routine interactions with this inspirational professor, colleague & friend, Dr. Donna King. Donna was a rare & highly talented beacon of life as a spiritual leader, civil war & underground railroad historian & a noted authority on the Black Press! This is an unimaginative loss to the King family and our Penn State & State College community! Donna will never be forgotten & will forever be apart of the indelible fabric of lives that make up our small diverse community! The Lord apparently has a mission that requires Donna's expertise. He has selected a champion that will serve him well! Godspeed my beloved Queen! Amen!

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Laurie Strouse posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Mama King inspired my work as an educator. I feel blessed to have learned from her how to talk to children about social justice as a cycle in which we have moved from injustice to freedom, making meaningful strides time and again. She lifted my heart each time she broke into song. I will hear her voice and feel her presence in every rendition of “Oh Freedom” and Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On.” Thank you Mama King for touching my life in such a beautiful way.

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Rev. Carol Thomas Cissel lit a candle

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

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Please accept my condolences. I am so sorry for your loss. I'm going to miss her, too. My heart’s wish is that she is at peace, feeling no pain and resting in the light of love.

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Dr. Amy Freeman posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Barry and Family, I am so very sorry for this deep loss. Donna was a kindred spirit who changed our community. As an African American in Bellefonte, she made me understand that I am part of a continuing Black presence that has been here for over a century. How we will miss her smile and her insistence on speaking the truth. I will take that forward. Much, much love. Amy Freeman

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Tracey Olexa lit a candle

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

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Rev. King was the embodiment of spirit and light; I am blessed to have had opportunity to work with her on a Freedom Tour for Pre-school children. Our discussions on faith, hope and freedom resonate within me often. Mamma King never shied away from doing the “hard work.” As her loss is mourned, may her messages live on. Thank you for the many gifts Mamma King, may you rest in peace.

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Commissioner Mark Higgins posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

The Rev. Doctor King (Donna) was a good friend and an amazing person of strong faith. She was a tremendous inspiration to all her knew her. Her's was a voice shouting in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way for the LORD's coming! Clear the road for him!'” That was her focus every day. Preparing the way of the Lord.

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