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Bernard Derby Obituary
LUZERNE — Bernard Derby, 84, of Walnut Street, Luzerne, passed away Monday, June 15, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Bernie was born in Noxen on May 5, 1931. He was a son of the late Wheeler and Stella (Okraszewski) Derby.
Bernard was a veteran of the Korean War. He was honorably discharged as an Airman 1st class, Regular U.S. Air Force, on Oct. 8, 1953. He was a hard working individual. He was employed as a miner, test borer and independent truck driver.
He will be sadly missed.
Bernard was preceded in death by his wife, the former Doris Zimmerman; sisters, Dorothy and Dolores; brother, Ralph; son-in-law, Jack Brieling; brother-in-law, Frank Shepanski.
Surviving are a son, Bernard Derby and his wife, Debra; daughter, Karen Brieling; grandchildren, Aaron, Jennifer, Ashley, Aubree and John, loving caregiver with whom he resided; great-grandchildren, Noah, Hunter, Tristan, Harlan, Johnna, Ana, Lorelei and Alexa; brothers, Frank Derby and his wife, Betty; Ted Derby and his wife, Ann Marie; sisters, Norma Frazier and her husband, George; Leona Shepanski and Martha Casaldi and her husband, Ralph; numerous nieces and nephews.
A blessing service for Bernie will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Andrew Strish Funeral Home, 11 Wilson St., Larksville. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bernard Derby
Sharon I.
June 18, 2015
Karen and family: I am so sorry for your loss, he was such a great person with a great personality. Prayers.
Tom Sharek
June 18, 2015
Karen, we are so sorry for the loss of your dad. Your family was very dedicated to him. Keeping you and your family in our prayers during this difficult time.
Tom and Debbie Sharek
(Vanessa)
June 18, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences to the family. May God grant you strength and courage as you face the coming days. (Psalm 83:18)
June 18, 2015
To the Derby family. During this difficult time only God can give us the love and peace that we need. We hope that time can heal the pain that you and your family are going through. 1 John 4:8 says that "God is love". He will help you get through this during this sad time.
Linda and Bruce Briggs
June 17, 2015
So sorry for your loss .Keeping you and your family in our prayers....Linda and Bruce @ Savoy's Pizza
cecelia geisinger
June 17, 2015
Sorry for your loss he was a kind and considerate man and a very nice co worker
Denise Brodi
June 17, 2015
The world lost a special man. We were all so lucky to have been loved by him and to love him in return. Many wonderful memories will keep him alive in our hearts forever. My sincerest sympathy to you Bern, Karen and the rest of the family.
Lizz
June 16, 2015
Words cannot express how sorry I am. Pa was a great man and he will be missed.
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