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John Kilian Obituary

John Kilian, 75, of Florence, formerly of Coopersburg, PA, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017. He was the loving husband of Kathleen Kilian. They celebrated their 51st anniversary last September. Born in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Stephen and Elizabeth Stout Kilian. His favorite pastime was golfing with his buddies. Survivors include sisters, Elizabeth Renninger, Betty Wertman, Mary Zader, Dorothy (Joseph) Sedlock and Ruth (William) Giunta; brothers, Joseph (Victoria) Kilian, Jacob Kilian, Sam Kilian, James (Mary) Kilian and Robert (Barbara) Kilian and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Gladys and Rose Marie and brothers, Stephen and Carl. Services: Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Please send messages to the family at the obit section of www.stoudenmiredowling.com.

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Published by Morning Call on Jul. 26, 2017.

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Robert & Linda Hetrick

July 28, 2017

Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time difficult time. Bob and I will miss his smiling face and good humor.

July 27, 2017

Kathy,

Our deepest sympathy for John's passing. It has meant a lot to be able stay in touch over the years.

Dave and Bev Stephanko

Doris & Larry Binner

July 26, 2017

Aunt Kathy, So sorry to hear of Uncle Johnny's passing. He was a wonderful uncle, always caring about his nieces & nephews. I will always remember his welcoming smile.

Dennis and Laurie Kilian

July 26, 2017

Kathy

Sorry to hear of your loss. John always had a smile for everyone. We'll miss him.

July 26, 2017

So sorry to hear about John 's passing. His buddies from SVCC and Al Siegfried and wife send their condolences

July 26, 2017

So sorry to hear about John's passing. I will always remember John as a hard worker and someone who loved to play golf. He will be sorely missed by all the SVCC staff that had the pleasure to work along side him. My prayers and condolences to the family.

Terry Laurent, CGCS
Cross Creek Golf Club
Decatur, IN

July 26, 2017

Kathy, Words can not express how sorry I was to hear of John's passing. Always remember his stories and laughter at the reunions. He will be missed by all who knew him.


Amy(Kilian) Patten
(Dave and Cil Kilian's daughter)

Randy & Penny Killian

July 26, 2017

Aunt Kathy. There are no words to express our sorrow at the passing of Uncle Johnny.
We have so many wonderful memories of family picnics and Christmas Eves spent with you both.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Dave & Cil Kilian

July 26, 2017

Kathy

Sending our love and sympathy to you at this sorrowful time. We will both miss seeing John on your visits back home, and will remember the laughter he always shared with others. In the arms of the angels may he rest in peace.

Glenn and Barb Brader

July 26, 2017

Kathy ... Our sincere sympathy to you. You are truly blessed to have spent so many years together. We have so many great memories of John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Gail (Moyer) Greene

July 26, 2017

To the Kilian family,
John was one of the good guys, always with a smile! My deepest sympathies.

Deena Jones

July 26, 2017

To the Kilian Family,
I have fond memories of John and his brothers getting together at USSQ joking around, telling "stories", and laughing. It was always a pleasure waiting on them, as they were "barrels of fun". RIP John.

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