Obituary of Marie E. Killian

Marie E. Killian (nee Schellhas), 88, a lifetime resident of Folsom died Sunday at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Killian worked as a secretary for Whitmyer Brothers Inc. for many years until its sale to J. Fletcher Creamer & Son Inc. where she continued to work for a few years. She also served on the Atlantic County Election Board for the Borough of Folsom for many years. She was a lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church. Marie served many years as a Sunday School Teacher, and member of both the church council and choir. Marie was very active and volunteered her time for many organizations. Marie belonged to and volunteered for Lady's Aid, Red Cross, Republican Club, Canoe Club, Folsom Historical Society ..... many more. She was predeceased by her husband Elmer Killian, three brothers, Earl Schellhas, William Schellhas, and Paul Schellhas, three sisters, Elizabeth O'Donnell, Dorothy Derstine, and Helen Kiger. She is survived by two brothers and their wives: Edward and Dorcas Schellhas, Russell and Augusta Schellhas all of Folsom and many nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2013 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM and Friday, December 6, 2013 from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM at the Carnesale Funeral Home, 202 S. Third Street in Hammonton. Funeral service will be held Friday, December 6, 2013 at 11:00 AM at St. James Lutheran Church, 1341 Mays Landing Road in Folsom. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. James Lutheran Church, 1341 Mays Landing Road, Folsom, NJ 08037.