Reta J. King

Reta J. King was the daughter of the late Mr. Stuart Schinness and Mrs. Edith Schinness (nee Obrock). Reta was born in Cleveland on August 28, 1921 and passed away peacefully on February 26, 2021. Reta’s son Allen W. King had preceded her in death on September 20, 2016. She loved birds specifically canaries and had one for several years. She was as tough as they come, and she ran a tight ship. She was a woman who had lots of class and was stylish in every way. Reta organized and ran a weekly pinochle card activity on Saturday nights at the Willoughby Community Center in which an average of 75 members attended. She worked as a cashier at Fisher Fazio and because of her ability to move the cashier line so swiftly, she was nicknamed, “SMOKE”. Reta was a member of the Eastlake and Willowick Senior Center where she played cards. Her hobbies included playing pinochle, bingo, corn hole games, golf and of course she loved going to the casinos to play her slot machines. She leaves to mourn her devoted son, Gary (Denise) and her daughter, Darlene (Bill) Steiner, daughter-in-law Barbara, her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was a beautiful and compassionate woman who loved all people no matter and will be deeply missed. Family will receive friends on Saturday, March 6, 2021 from noon to 4pm and Monreal Srnick Funeral Home, 35400 Curtis Blvd, Eastlake. A Funeral Service will be held at 4pm. The family would like to extend their gratitude to everyone for there emotional support and would like everyone to continue to pray for us during these sad times.