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Andrew Derkosh Obituary
Andrew D. Derkosh, 59, died Oct. 6, 2009, in his Schwenksville residence.
He was the husband of Catherine A. (Carter) Derkosh.
Born in Coaldale, Andy was the son of Eva (Bachorik), Coopersburg, and the late Andrew Derkosh.
He was a 1968 graduate of Quakertown High School. Following high school, Andy joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He served a tour of combat duty in Vietnam, where he was assigned to the First Marine Division. Andy was proud of his service to his country.
He was active in several veterans groups, including the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, Vietnam Veterans Association and the First Marine Division Association.
Andy loved the outdoors. He spent many years of his life as a park ranger with the Montgomery County Park Service. After retiring from the park service, he formed his own metallurgical company, ADDED Technologies, Schwenksville, where he worked until his passing.
He was an avid golfer, deep-sea fisher and loved sailing, particularly in the Caribbean.
Andy was a passionate student of the American Civil War and in his lifetime amassed hundreds of volumes, artifacts and collectibles on the Battle of Gettysburg.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Jason L., husband of Elizabeth Derkosh, Pittsburgh; his daughter, Janel A. Derkosh, Manchester, Conn; and his sister, Barbara D., wife of Russ V. Scaramastra, Wyomissing.
Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., 739 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611. Friends and family may call from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Andy's name may be made to VFW Foundation, 406 W. 34th St., Kansas City, MO 64111.
Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com .
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Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Derkosh
Jo Ann Kutzner
October 28, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nicole Lounsberry
October 10, 2009
Catherine and the Derkosh Family, We are so sorry for your loss, Andy will be remembered fondly in our memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with are.
Andy and Nicole
CLAUDIA SHIMER
October 10, 2009
DEAR EVA AND THE WHOLE DERKOSH FAMILY, I WAS SO SORRY TO READ THAT ANDY PASSED AWAY. MAY YOU FIND PEACE KNOWING HE IS WITH THE LORD, AND AT REST, AND SOMEDAY YOU WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS. CLAUDIA(DOWIS)SHIMER.
Jerri Harris
October 9, 2009
Catherine and Family,
My sympathies go out to you during this tragic time. May you find comfort in these words:
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."
Diane (tihansky) Schmeck
October 9, 2009
Cathy,
So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed your kindness, and our conversation and times together. I know that you will miss Andy greatly. May peace be with you in this new journey of your life.
Mike Richard
October 9, 2009
My name is Mike Richard. I live in Allentown, PA and I served in the Marine Corp with Andy at Camp LeJune, North Carolina.
He had a great car (a blue Chevy Camaro). When he would "swoop" home for the weekend, he would get a hold of me on base and we would drive home from North Carolina on a Friday and drive back to North Carolina on Sunday afternoons.
It was a long drive. We would share the driving and he would let me off at the old Days Inn at Rte. 22 and 309 (usually at 12:30/1:00 a.m. in the morning). We would have all day Saturday with our families and Sunday afternoon he would pick me up at the Days Inn around 1:00/1:30 in the afternoon and it was an 8-8-1/2 hour run back to camp LaJune.
Andy was a great friend. I was sorry to read of his passing in today's paper. God bless you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Deepest Condolenses
Mike Richard
Robin Clouser
October 9, 2009
Cathy,
I had met you and Andy at my daughter Ashlee's wedding to Jason Miller, a former park ranger that worked with Andy at Lower Perkiomen Valley Park. Jason always spoke so highly of Andy and considered him a valued friend. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
October 9, 2009
Dear Cathy,Jason, Janel and all of the Family,
Words cannot express how we feel. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything that we can do, do not hesitate to call. Andy will always be remembered as a good friend. He was a major part of our lives and we will truely miss him. Cathy, we love you and will help you through this.
Love,
Kathy and Joe
Diane, Herb and the kids.
October 8, 2009
Cathy, We are so sorry. Please know that your family loves you and will be there for you with whatever support you need. May you find peace today and in all the days ahead. May God bless you and all of Andy's family.
October 8, 2009
Cathy,
Our hearts bleed for you, and we pray God will give you the strength to get through the days ahead. Keep the faith.
Love, Linda and Rich (Roeder), Perkasie, Pennsylvania
October 8, 2009
Please accept may deepest sympathy. Andy was the greatest guy to work for as a corporal in the park service I will greatly miss Andy
Park Ranger DAVID GILL
Joe Werner, Jr.
October 8, 2009
Cathy, Jason, & Janel,
Andy was a good friend to my parents for as many years as I can remember. He will be missed by all of us. Please accept my condolences and the condolences of my family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Christina Franco Urech
October 8, 2009
Catherine, my heart goes out to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Christina Franco Urech
October 8, 2009
Catherine, my heart goes out to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susan Frey
October 8, 2009
Catherine
I am praying that the Lord Jesus will fill your heart with a peace that surpasses all understanding during this very difficult time.
My deepest and sincere condolences are with you and your family.
Kevin & Kathrin Vickery
October 8, 2009
May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rick and Karen Allison
October 8, 2009
Cathy, we are so sorry to hear of Andy's passing. We are unable to attend his services,but please know we are thinking of you and send our condolences.
With Sympathy, Rick and Karen Allison
Toni (Wolfe) and Michael Gibson
October 8, 2009
Catherine,
Our hearts go out to you and your family. We are praying for you all and know that you will always be comforted by the wonderful memories you've shared.
Susan Cook
October 8, 2009
Much love is being sent you and your family's way as you move through this difficult time. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and all of Andy's friends and family.
Vicki and Victor Bruzas
October 8, 2009
With deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you Catherine, and all of Andy's family.
Cathy (Mayernik) Sussky
October 8, 2009
Dear Barbara: My deepest condolences on the loss of your brother.
October 8, 2009
Jason, Biz, Janelle and Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. If you need anything please let us know. Take care.
Love,
Christie, Chris, Nolan and Landon
West Homestead, PA
Edward G. Goehring, RSVN, 66/ 67
October 8, 2009
Rest in Peace my Brother,Your mission is complete, stand down. Our mission, In South Vietnam, was a nobal cause.
May your family find comfort, in the knolage, that you are in a better place, & walking point for them. God bless all of your family ,I'm Truly sorry for your loss.
October 8, 2009
Cathy,
Please accept Barbara's & my deepest sympathy.
We sincerely regret that we were not able to attend Andy's funeral.
We enjoyed getting together with you & Andy for golf in Williamsburg and appreciated the few times we spent together other than on the golf course. I (Terry) personally will especially miss playing golf with Andy and the times we spent together on the 19th. hole.
Out thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May God bless you and your family.
Fondest regards,
Terry & Barbara Weirback
Lisa and Frank Gardner
October 8, 2009
Our hearts go out to you Catherine, and all of Andy's family. We know that he was, is, and will always be loved, and that he will be missed. We are thinking of you, and send hopes and prayers.
Debbie Magila
October 8, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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