Obituary for Patricia A Killian

Patricia A. Killian, 82, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, April 28th, at home.  

Born in Port Carbon, PA on May 13, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Walter & Anna (Buchinsky) Derr. 

She was the widow of Russell E. Killian who passed away in 2003. 

In addition to her parents and and husband, she is also preceded in death by her brother, Robert Derr. 

Patricia was a graduate of St. Stephen's High School, Port Carbon. 

She is survived by three daughters: Patricia Killian, of Schuylkill Haven; Kathleen, wife of Michael Schafer, of Pennsville, NJ; & Suzanne Berrier, of Pine Grove, and three sons: Michael, husband of Karen Killian, of Pine Grove; Russell E. Killian, Jr., of Schuylkill Haven; & David Killian, partner of Joseph DiStanislao, of Philadelphia. She is also survived by grandchildren: Jennifer, Angela, Billy, Bradley, Jake, Aaron, Brianna, Dustin, Chuck, Caitlin, & Kyle, 17 great-grandchildren, and her beloved cat, Puss Puss. 

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 3rd at Grace Evangelical Congregational Church in Schuylkill Haven. A viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. to until the time of service at the church on Monday. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing. 

Interment will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. 

At the family's request, memorial donations in Patricia's name may be forwarded to American Cancer Society, P O Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.