Raymond J. Killian

Raymond J. Killian obituary, Penn Hills, PA

Raymond J. Killian

Raymond Killian Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Soxman Funeral Homes. Ltd. /Roth Chapel on Jan. 27, 2026.
Raymond J. Killian, Jr., 74, of Penn Hills, passed away on January 25, 2026. Born on December 28, 1951 in Lawrenceville, PA. Ray was a devoted husband to Nancy Killian (Sieber), and he was the love of her life. Ray was a loving father to Raymond (Jen) Killian and to his princess, Janie (Russel) Steele. One of his greatest titles was Pap-Pap. He was adored by his three grandsons, Raymond, Russel, and Nicholas.He was preceded in his death by his parents, Raymond Sr. and Ruth (Berwick) Killian. He was the brother of the late Gary and Ronald (Gayle) Killian, Cathy (Cliff) Kirchatrz, Theresa (Mark) Davis, and Edward Killian. Ray is survived by his mother-in-law, Janet Sieber, and his brothers and sisters-in-law. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that became family to him. Ray had a heart of gold and loved vacationing at Conneaut Lake, golfing (in his flip flops), and always bringing family and friends together at the annual Dooderfest parties. Everybody loves Raymond. In lieu of flowers, you may send donations to The Family House in Shadyside, Pa, 5308 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224.

Friends received, Friday, 2:00 PM- 8:00 PM at Soxman Funeral Homes, Ltd., 7450 Saltsburg Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, January 31st, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Parish - St. John the Baptist Church.

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7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Pittsburgh, PA 15235

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