Gene L. Masters King, 93, of Monongahela, died Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in her home. Born Sept. 14, 1926, in Mt. Carmel, Pa., she was the daughter of Samuel and Lillian H. Cooper Masters. After her graduation in 1944 from Waynesburg High School, Gene worked during the war as a welder for the Curtis Wright Co. She later worked at the former Abel’s Women’s Clothing Store in Monongahela and then in the jewelry department at the former Montgomery Ward in Charleroi. A member of the Ladies Red Hat Society, she was an active member of First Baptist Church in Monongahela. She always enjoyed shopping, sewing, cooking and most of all spending time with her family. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Paul B. and Jeri King of Monongahela; a daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne K. and John Zanardelli of Bethel Park; five grandchildren, Brandon (Lisa) Zanardelli, Stephen Zanardelli, Robyn Zanardelli and fiancé Brad Gabriel, William J. (Abbe) King and Ann E. King; five great-grandchildren, Hudson, Brooks and Landon Zanardelli and Alexander and Andrew King; two sisters, Annah Mae Wade of Delmont and Phyllis Dozois of Greensburg; a brother-in-law, Jim Eakin of Waynesburg; and a sister-in-law, Jo Ann (King) Moore of New Freeport, Pa.; along with many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her husband, William E. King, who died June 29, 2004; and two sisters, Elizabeth Moninger and Millie Eakin. The family would like to extend a thank you to both Amedysis Hospice and Granny Nannies in Monongahela for all of their compassionate and thoughtful care. Friends will be received at MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at which time a service will begin with the Rev. Mark Schollaert and the Rev. Janet Scott Mace co-officiating. Interment will follow in Monongahela Cemetery. Memorial donations in Gene’s name to the charity of one’s choice.
