Caleb M.D.

Caleb Lincoln "Cale" Killian, III M.D., 92 of Reading, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 at 11:40 pm in Manor Care Health Services, Muhlenberg Township. He was the husband of Maryann F. (Feiring) Killian. Born in Reading, Dr. Killian was the son of the late Caleb Lincoln Killian, Jr. and Hattie (Peters) Killian. He was a 1943 graduate of Reading High School and received a bachelor's of science degree from Albright College. Dr. Killian received his doctorate degree in 1953 from Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia. He served in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II where he taught aerial gunnery and played in the United States Army Band. Dr. Killian was a family physician in the Reading area for 60 years until his retirement. He also had his own jazz band named Doc's Jazz Band. In addition to his wife Maryann, Dr. Killian is survived by his children C. Brian L. Killian of Philadelphia; Leslie K. Greenlee, wife of Bill Greenlee of Philadelphia; Victoria A. Killian of Lancaster; Todd L. Killian of Queens, New York and Athena L. Killian, wife of Marek Sovinsky of San Diego, California and Watson. The family of Dr. Killian would like to extend their gratitude to the 3rd Floor Nursing Staff at Manor Care Health Services, Muhlenberg Township.
Funeral Service will be held in Bean Funeral Home, North 16th & Rockland Streets, Hampden Heights, Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 9:30 am. Reverend Harry S. Bohn, Jr. will officiate. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Charles Evans Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends in Bean Funeral Home Friday, November 3, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice in memory of Caleb Lincoln Killian, III, M.D. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com