September 5 1939 January 14 2020 (age 80)
Obituary Beatrice E. Kiliany Whalen, 80 of Connellsville, died unexpectedly early Tuesday morning, January 14, 2020 in Uniontown Hospital. She was born September 5, 1939 in Scottdale, a daughter of the late Albert, Sr. and Julia E. Ohotnicky Kiliany , who died 8-17-1957 and 9-13-1983, respectively. Beatrice was a devout Catholic who loved her church. She was a longtime member of Immaculate Conception R. C. Church, Connellsville, the Christian Mothers, First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association and the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Beatrice was a former member of the Partner Parish of St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Scottdale, in her early years Beatrice is gone from our lives, but will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her; Her loving and devoted Children: Kathleen M. Gearing and husband Joseph of Latrobe John J. Whalen, III of Las Vegas Steven J. Whalen of Connellsville Michael A. Whalen of Raleigh, N.C. Eric T. Whalen and wife Kimberly of Jeannette Laine C. Whalen-Chang and husband Peter of Burke, VA. David P. Whalen of Connellsville Melanie R. Rua and husband Michael of Smithfield Her 19 Grandchildren Her 10 Great Grandchildren Her Siblings: Joseph Kiliany and wife Mildred of Ashland, OH. Juliana Dalansky of Scottdale Richard Kiliany and wife Rosemary of Scottdale In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: Her Sister: Mary Margaret Kiliany Brothers: Robert, Raymond, Albert and John Kiliany Grandson: David M. Whalen Family and Friends are cordially invited to the Frank Kapr Funeral Home, Inc., 417 Pittsburgh St. Scottdale, Friday from 2 – 4PM & 6 -8PM. A parish wake service will be held Friday at 7:45 PM in the Funeral Home. Prayers of Transfer will be held in the Funeral Home, Saturday at 9:30AM, with her Funeral Mass to follow at 10AM in the Partner Parish of St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Scottdale with the Rev Elmer Alforque, as Celebrant. Committal Services and Interment will follow in St. John Parish Cemetery. The Funeral Home doors will be locked between visitation hours. To view online obituary, sign guest registry, send online condolences, send flowers, or to obtain directions, please visit www.kapr.com To send flowers to Beatrice’s family, please visit our floral section.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Beatrice E Kiliany Whalen September 5 1939 January 14 2020 (age 80).
Death notice for the town of: Scottdale, state: Pennsylvania
I am so sorry to hear the loss of Beatrice Kiliany – Whalen. I am the Granddaughter of Andrew J Kiliany Sr, and daughter of Andrew J. Kiliany Jr. in California. I did have the chance to spend some valuable time with Bee and John during my visits to My Aunt Theresa Mathias home in Connellsville, PA.over some years ago.
I do remember as a loving and gentle woman with a kind soul. I am glad to have been able to spend time with her and Mary Margaret Kiliany when I visited. God Bless and miss you Beatrice!