Barry W. King

DOVER – Barry W. King, 85, of Dover passed away, Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the home of his daughter in Wellsville, PA.  He was the husband of the late Diane S. (Ware) King who passed away, February 7, 2025.

Barry was born on November 4, 1940, in Dallastown, PA and was the son of the late William and Mildred (Ness) King.

He attended Dallastown Senior High School in Dallastown, PA. Barry was employed by New York Wire for over 35 years before retiring in 2005 at 65 years of age.  He also drove school bus for Dover Area School District in Dover, PA in the 1970's and 1980's.

He is survived by his son, Jeffery S. King and his wife Joyce of Murrells Inlet, SC; his daughter, Cindy Kroft and her husband Rick of Wellsville, PA; four grandchildren, Ricky Kroft, Jr, Megan Fuhrman, Alex King, and Ethan King; three great grandchildren, Jax Fuhrman, Masyn Fuhrman, and Asher Kroft; his brothers, Allen King, James King, Ronald King, Phillip Groff, and Joseph Groff, his sister, Anna Rannels, nieces and nephews and a very special family friend Ruthie.  He was preceded in death by his brothers, William King, Paul King, and Robin Groff.

His funeral service will begin at 10:30 AM, Friday October 2, 2026, at Leber Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 47 North Queen Street, Dover, PA.  His visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, Friday at the funeral home.  His entombment will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery in York.  Officiating at his service will be Chaplain John Lanza from Heartland Hospice.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Heartland Hospice, 3417 Concord Road, York, PA. 17402.

To share memories of Barry, please visit www.leberfh.com