Photo courtesy of Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC - Pen Argyl
Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
Sep 21, 1963 – May 11, 2021
Kemberly Sue DeRea, 57, of Bangor, passed away, Saturday, May 8, 2021, at the residence of her parents, Kenneth and Kay Fraunfelter.
Born in East Stroudsburg, September 21, 1963, she was the daughter of Kenneth J. and Kay F. (Dally) Fraunfelter.
Kem was employed as a manager at Weis Market, Bangor, prior to that for many years, she was employed by Majestic Athletic.
She was a 1981 graduate of Bangor High School.
She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Roseto, and was a supporter of Pius X Football, Baseball, Cheerleading, and was a proud Army Mom.
In addition to her parents, Kenneth and Kay, she is survived by her husband Nicholas L. DeRea, a daughter, Ashley N. DeRea-Rubas, a son, Nicholas A. DeRea and his fiancée Amanda Russo, two grandchildren, Brielle and Riley, a sister, Krissa L. Ott and her husband Randy, a brother, Kyle J. Fraunfelter and his wife Beth. She was loved dearly by her nieces and nephews.
There will be a visitation, Saturday, beginning at 11 AM until 2 PM at the Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, 126 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Pen Argyl. Mask requirements, social distancing and capacity limitations will be in place. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
Online condolences may be offered at www.ruggierofuneralhome.com.
Kemberly was the recipient of a kidney transplant from her sister Krissa. Therefore, the family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered to the American Kidney Fund, www.kidneyfund.org, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852.
Read MoreDear Kem Think of you so often as well as your family. Praying for peace and comfort. You ar3 surely missed by so many Karin
Karin Curcio
May 03, 2023 | Family
Dear Kay and Kenny, We would like to express our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your daughter, Kemberly. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. May God grant you
the peace that passes all understanding as you search for comfort from our heavenly Father.
Janice and Delmar Roberts
Janice Roberts
May 23, 2021 | Bangor, PA | Acquaintance
Dear Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your sweet Kem.
As a Daughter, Mom, Sister, Aunt & Cousin, I am sure that each of you have a special memory that you will cherish forever in your heart!
To Ashley and my sweet Nick, please know that my prayers for you will continue as you journey through your grief. God bless you with strength now and in the days ahead!
Love,
Linda Basso
Linda Basso
May 17, 2021 | Friend
Nick my family send our condolences!May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow!
Michael Thomas
May 16, 2021 | Wind Gap, PA | Friend
Dear Family:
I am praying for friends and family to comfort you, faith to uphold you and loving memories to help strengthen you at this truly sad time.
May God's promise of eternal life be a comfort to you in the loss and passing of your wife/mother/daughter/sister/ aunt.
With sympathy and understanding that words cannot express.
Donna Hopstetter
Donna L Hopstetter
May 14, 2021 | Classmate
Nick and entire family, I don't know what to say. I'm very sorry for your loss. Every time I saw Kem she always had a smile on her face. She will always be remembered that way. God bless you all
Andy McManus
May 14, 2021 | Friend
My Sincere Condolences to her Family and friends. Kem was always So nice to Work with at Weis. Heaven has gained another Angel. RIP Kem . With Love From Maureen, Robert and Karl Draughon ❤
Maureen Draughon
May 13, 2021 | Coworker
My heart felt condolences to the family.
Peggy Winters
May 13, 2021 | Friend
Dear Ken, Kay, Krissa, Kyle and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. From our family to yours, our sincerest Condolences. It seems like not that long ago we were all on South 8th Street growing up together. Kem always was such a great person, and a food friend and the Lord above now has her in his loving arms.
May your entire family find peace and comfort in this time of need.
Kem, Rest In Peace.
God Bless You All.
Sincerely,
Lester...
Lester
May 13, 2021 | Friend
