Our Staff

 Our Funeral Directors & Staff

We are nothing without our dedicated staff. If you take a few minutes to get to know us online, when you walk through our doors and see familiar faces, it will make your experience with us that much better.

All of our licensed directors adhere to the highest standard of ethical practices and are committed to ensuring that all of your needs are attended to. Their commitment to the community and genuine compassion toward families are but a few of the characteristics that make them outstanding in their field. We are proud to have them on our staff.

If you'd like to learn to learn more about us and our staff feel free to reach out anytime.

Stephen King

Funeral Director, Supervisor

  • About Stephen

    Parents/Spouse: 

    The Late Douglas C. King

    Joyce A. King

    Morgan T. King


    Children:

    Everleigh King


    Education:

    Graduated from Lewistown Area Highschool in 2009, attended Duquesne University, The University of Pittsburgh and graduated from The Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 2012


    Clubs/Organizations/Church:

    Kiwanis Club of Lewistown,

    Lewistown Country Club,

    Lewistown Country Club Board of Directors,

    Juniata Valley Funeral Directors Association Treasurer,

    Attends Trinity United Methodist Church

    and Walnut Street United Methodist Church, Volunteer Mifflin County High School Wrestling Coach, PFDA, NFDA


    Hobbies:

    Hunting, Fishing, Golfing and traveling to Myrtle Beach


    Favorite Part of your Job:

    To guide families through every aspect of a service. To become someone that families in need can rely on and help them through the journey of grief


Roger Barr, Funeral Director at King-Barr Funeral Home

Roger 
Barr

Funeral Director

Joyce A. King

Funeral Home Secretary

Joyce King, Funeral secretary at King-Barr Funeral Home
  • About Joyce

    Parents/Spouses Name:

    Joseph & Ruth Long

    Douglas C. King


    Children:

    Nathan Koontz

    Stephanie Frock & Brian

    Stephen King & Morgan

    Grandaughters, Elsie & Everleigh


    Work History:

    Banking Industry from 1975 to 1991

    Funeral Home Secretary from 1991 to Present


    Clubs/Organizations/Church

    Lewistown Alliance Church


    Favorite Part of Your Job:

    From the initial death call to the funeral service, the different roles by the staff to provide professional service to the family.

Karen Smyrk, Funeral home secretary at King-Barr Funeral Home

Karen Smyrk

Funeral Home Secretary

  • About Karen

    Parents/Spouses Name:

    Charles (Chuck) Smyrk III

    Rush Fultz, Jr. 

    Barbara Fultz (deceased)


    Children:

    Amber Saienni

    Kirstin Smyrk

    Tawnya Shcaffer

    5 Grandchildren


    Clubs/Organizations/Church:

    Sacred Heart


    Hobbies:

    Gardening


    Favorite Part of Your Job:

    Helping in any way that I can to make things easier for the families we serve.

Randall S. Stahl

Funeral Assistant

Randall Stahl, Funeral Assistant at King-Barr Funeral Home
  • About Randall

    Spouse Name:

    Karen Stahl


    Children:

    Randall S. Stahl Jr.

    Valerie McTavish

    Melody Daer

    6 Grandchildren


    Work History:

    Entered the printing industry in September 1976, which became my career. After 42 years in the printing industry it was time to retire. While working in the printing industry, I also pursued my passion for music, becoming a professional musician travelling worldwide performing gospel concerts. 


    Clubs/Organizations/Church:

    Currently attends Lewistown Assembly of God

    Member of Buglers across America

    President of Trumpet of Praise Ministry

    Ordained Minister of the Gospel

    Member of the Christian Motorcycle Association


    Hobbies:

    Motorcycle Riding

    Hunting

    Hiking / Outdoor Activities

    Home Remodeling


    Favorite Part of Your Job:

    There can be many functions of a job at a funeral home, which makes it difficult to say which is my favorite part of the job. It is always a pleasure to work with the staff at viewings and funerals, there is a bond there between us all.

     While we are serious, there is always time to have some humour and laugh while on the job.

    As we deal with families it is always our directive to be there for them and meet their needs during their time of loss. 



Rod Snook, Funeral Assistant at King-Barr Funeral Home

Rod

Snook

Funeral Assistant

  • About Rod

    Parents/Spouses Name:

    Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Snook


    Children:

    Betsy Crider


    Work History:

    Worked in the printing industry for 48 years, lastly at K-B Offset Printing, State College.


    Hobbies:

    Hunting, Fishing, Going to camp


    Favorite Part of Your Job:

    Being there to support people in their time of need.



Ruth Ann Ream

Funeral Assistant

Ruth Ann Ream, Funeral Assistant at King-Barr Funeral Home
  • About Ruth

    Parents/Spouses Name:

    Larry and Leona Osborne

    Brad Ream


    Children:

    Zachary Allen Ream


    Grandchilden:

    Madison Ream


    Work History:

    Graduated in 1974 from Chief Logan High School, 1971 Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing and Lycoming College. After College she began her employment at Ohesson Manor Nursing Home from 1977-2000. Later she was employed at Lewistown Hospital, working in Maternity, Same Day Surgery and Pre Admission Testing.


    Clubs/Organizations/Church:

    Grace United Methodist Church


    Hobbies:

    Gardening, Camping and traveling to Disney World


    Favorite Part of Your Job:

    Assisting Stephen in whatever capacity to ensure the funeral home experience for families in their greatest time of need.



Brad Ream, Funeral Assistant at King-Barr Funeral Home

Brad A.

Ream

Funeral Assistant

  • About Brad

    Parents/Spouses Name:

    Peg Ream, Jay Ream (deceased)

    Ruth Ann Ream


    Children:

    Zachary Allen Ream


    Work History:

    Taught 34 years in the Mifflin County School District. Attended Penn Highlands, Graduated in 1972.  Graduated from Bloomsburl University in 1976. 


    Clubs/Organizations/Church:

    Grace United Methodist Church


    Hobbies:

    Hunting, Camping, Going to Disney World


    Favorite Part of Your Job:

    Talking to the people.



Ed

Stewart

Funeral Assistant

Ed Stewart, Funeral Assistant at King-Barr Funeral Home
  • About Ed

    Parents/Spouses Name:

    Chuck & Helen Stewart

    Diane Stewart


    Children:

    Rich Stewart

    Joe Stewart


    Work History:

    24 years with James F. Havice Company

    (18 years sales, 6 years as a supervisor)

    17 years with Lewistown Paper Company (sales)

    3 years Lewistown Country Club


    Clubs/Organizations/Church:

    Juniata Valley YMCA

    St. John's Lutheran Church


    Hobbies:

    Hunting, Fishing, Golf, Weight-Lifting


    Favorite Part of Your Job:

    Interacting with Families and Staff!




Richard Geedey, Funeral Assistant at King-Barr Funeral Home

Richard L. Geedey

Funeral Assistant

  • About Richard

    Parents/Spouses Name:

    Blair L. Geedey Jr. (deceased)

    Margaret Ann Geedey (deceased)

    Wife: Lisa N. (McLaughlin) Geedey


    Children:

    Emilee M. (Geedey) Runk

    Hannah E. Geedey

    Ellyn M. Geedey


    Work History:

    1976 - 1980 United States Air Force

    1981 - 1982 Juniata County Corrections

    1982 - 1986 Meisek Lumber Co., Millerstown

    1986 - 2010 Trooper Pennsylvania State Police


    Clubs/Organizations/Church:

    Grace United Methodist Church


    Hobbies:

    Mountain Biking, Fishing, Traveling,  Kayaking, Mission Work


    Favorite Part of Your Job:

    Working with the great staff at Barr-King Funeral Home and assisting those we serve in the loss of their loved one. 



Victoria M.

Krouse

Licensed Funeral Director

Victoria Krouse, Licensed Funeral Director at King-Barr Funeral Home
  • About Victoria

    Parents/Spouses Name:

    Daughter of Steven and Lisa Krouse



    Education:

    Graduated 2017 with a Bachelor of Morturary Science from Cinciannati College of Morturary Science.  Currently studying at Marian University for a Master in Thanatology.


    Clubs/Organizations/Church:

    Pas Big Sister of the York County Big Brother Big Sister Program, NFDA, Assoc. for Death Education and Counseling ADEC


    Hobbies:

    Tennis, Hiking, Knitting, Sewing, Camping and Reading


    Favorite Part of Your Job:

    Educating the community about their options for funeral services.  Assisting families during a vulnerable time. Creating meaningful services that honor those we have lost.




02 Lori B.

"We are extremely happy with the very caring service that Stephen King provided our family! From the moment we contacted them at the time of my fathers passing, to the ending of the funeral service, the gentlemen that work at King-Barr are very professional. We can't thank them enough for the compassion shown to us during this difficult time."

02 Randy S.

"The King-Barr Funeral Home has been very professional and compassionate in assisting the family in preparing the arrangements of the funeral for the deceased, my father...He carefully and sensitively listened to all of our thoughts and concerns, and made the entire process so much easier to bear. My wife and I would highly recommend the King-Barr Funeral Home's services to those who may have a need now or in the future"

03 Wanda D.

"Highly recommend King Barr funeral home they have been the utmost caring funeral home my family has ever dealt with. They are very professional. Thank you Stephen King and Rodger Barr for your kindness towards our family."

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