Catherine Jane (Jones) Derr

Catherine Jane (Jones) Derr, 94, of Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Born in Tamaqua on April 5, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Catherine (Walters) Jones. Catherine was a lifelong resident of Tamaqua who found her greatest joy in her family. Known affectionately as "Gram" and "Nana," she completely adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Tamaqua and spent many years working at the former Anchor Deep Seafood restaurant. Outside of family time, Catherine loved doing word find books, going out to eat and never missed a chance to take a fun trip to the casino.

She was reunited in heaven with her husband, Arthur Daniel Derr; her sons, Arthur Jr. "Artie" and Paul Daniel Derr; her grandchildren, Heather Hayes and Bernie Lech; her great-grandson Kenneth Shane Nelson; her brothers, John, Richard, Daniel, Morgan and William Jones; and her long-time companion, Elbert L. "Bert" Stegmeier.

Her beautiful legacy lives on through her daughters: Mary Jane Derr, Donna wife of Bernard Lech Jr., Ellen wife of Leonard Miller and Wendy wife of Thomas Fabrizio. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law Connie Derr and her cherished grandchildren: Cheryl Nelson, Michael Hayes, John "Jay" Lech, Amanda "Punky" Tucker, Brian Miller, Jason Derr, Jesse Lincovich, Luke Derr, Elijah Derr, Jonah Derr, Dylan Fabrizio and Matthew Fabrizio along with many beloved great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

Online condolences or a fond memory of Catherine can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com