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David Derr Obituary
Born, April 15, 1963, he was a son of Fred Derr and the late Margery (Seltzer) Youlls.
Mr. Derr was employed for many years at the Albert C. Wagner Youth Corrections Facility in New Jersey, from where he retired.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by stepfather, Dale Youlls; nephews, Joshua and Adam Grosz.
He is survived by his third wife, Susan Dowd; sons, David and Neil, both of New Jersey; daughter, Isabel Derr, of New Jersey; sisters, Cindy Becker, of Berwick, Patty Grosz, of Wapwallopen, and Susan Heller, of Mountain Top; brother, Ralph Derr-Crouse, of Berwick.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from the Kelchner-McMichael Funeral Home Inc., 119-121 E. Third St., Berwick, with Pastor Corvin Seltzer Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Emmanuel United Church of Christ Cemetery, Dorrance. Viewing hours will be today from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
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Erin K
July 4, 2007
My dearest David,
My mind & my heart cannot believe it has been 2 weeks already. I miss you more than words could ever express. Thank you for being such a shining Light & Love while you were here on Earth.
All my love,
Erin, Megan, Marisa, Nanny, Dawn and all of our family & friends
Brenda Shultz
June 27, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about David. I was on vacation with other people and was unable to get back for the funeral, but my thoughts and prayers are with you all in this great loss.
Berwick neighbor long ago kubasko family
June 22, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
michele and darius kaye
June 22, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
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