Clarence D. Derby

Clarence D. Derby
Clarence D. "Topsy" Derby, 83, of Summit Hill, passed away on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Nancy (Vermillion) Derby. They were married for 63 years this past Dec. 9.
He worked for the former Beth-lehem Steel Corp-oration for 33 years before retiring in 1996.
Born in Coaldale, he was a son of the late Hugh and Jeanette (Smith) Derby.
A graduate of Summit Hill High School, he served in the U.S. Army from 1957-60.
He was a member of the Hope of Christ Presbyterian Church, Summit Hill.
Topsy was an avid jogger.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two sons, David, and his wife, Sally, and Kevin, both of Summit Hill; a daughter, Cathy Citro, and her companion, Joe Porambo, of Lansford; three sisters, Margaret "Peggy" Davidyock of Summit Hill, Patricia Balogach of Lehighton and Ruth Ann, wife of Delroy Seip of Slatington; a brother, Hugh, and his wife, Ann, of Levittown; five grandchildren, Becky, wife of Jac Collura, Amanda, wife of Michael Brogan, David Derby Jr., Ashley Mattrazzo and David Citro; two great-grandchildren, Dominic Brogan and Kylie Brogan; his faithful companion dog, Princess; and many nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Michael Citro; five sisters, Louise Hock, Jeanette Coniglio, Sarah Gerber, Mary Vrablic and Virginia Sarabok; and a brother, Colson.
Service: Funeral service 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, Hope of Christ Presbyterian Church, 44 W. White St., Summit Hill. Interment with military honors, GAR Cemetery, Summit Hill. Call 4-7 p.m. Sunday and 10-11 a.m. Monday in the church. Arrangements by Thomas J. Parambo Funeral Home, Summit Hill. Contributions in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 33 W. Ridge St., Lansford, PA 18232. Online condolences can be offered at www.parambofh.com.