Donald Elwood Killian, 77

December 11, 2013

Donald E. Killian 77, of Lancaster passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at LGH surrounded by his loving wife. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Elwood C. and Ruth Margaret (Reed) Killian. He was the devoted husband of Joyce R. (Glassmyer) Killian to whom he was married 39 years.

He was a 21 year veteran of the US Air Force achieving a rank of Technical Sergeant. He served three tours of duty throughout Vietnam and Thailand in the Red Horse Unit. He was last stationed at Dover AFB. During his time in the Air Force he was an avid softball enthusiast where he pitched in the fast pitch softball league for many years. After retirement he worked at Kerr Glass Co. and finally as a postal contract driver for Splain contractor.

Don was an avid bowler where he was active in the bowling leagues at Leisure Lanes with the Saturday night fun time league and at Clearview Lanes with the Kraft funeral home seniors. He participated in many USBC tournaments that were held in Reno, NV, Las Vegas, NV and Albuquerque, NM and in state and local tournaments.

He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Lancaster where he faithfully volunteered for the church’s Snap Crackle Pop program for the Monday morning Youth Ministry. In this ministry he helped give out hot chocolate, breakfast bars and juice to students attending Wickersham, Lincoln Middle and McCaskey & McCaskey East Schools. Don also was active in the UDS organization during his wife’s employment there, where he participated in many fundraising activities. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, especially attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. He was also a long time member of the 7th Ward Club, Moose and the American Legion.

In addition to his loving wife Joyce, he is survived by his stepsons, Ronald R. Rambo, Jr., of Lancaster, Randy R. Rambo, husband of Susan, of Quarryville, Robert R. Rambo, husband of Judith, of Conestoga; 5 grandchildren: Carrie, Randi, Anthony, Chelsea, Ryan and one great-granddaughter, Kaylei Kahoe. He was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Jane Fenninger.

Friends will be received from 9:30-11AM on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 with the Funeral Service to follow at 11AM at Christ United Methodist Church, 935 E. Walnut St, Lancaster, PA 17602 with Rev. Roseann Goldberg-Taylor officiating. Interment in Conestoga Memorial Park Mausoleum with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Don’s memory to Christ U.M. Church, Oil 2 Gas Project at the above address, United Disability Services, 1901 Old Homestead Ln, PO Box 10485, Lancaster, PA 17605 or to a charity of one’s choice.