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1927
Joseph
2011
Joseph T. "Bomber" Derzak
Jan 19, 1927 — Jan 19, 2011
Mr. Joseph T. "Bomber" Derzak, age 84, of Coaldale, Pa., died Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale.
Catholic by faith, Joseph was a member of the former SS. Cyril & Methodius R.C.C. of Coaldale.
Bomber, served in the Army during WWII. He worked for Lehigh Coal & Navigation at the #14 Colliery in Coaldale.
He was a lifetime member of the Coaldale Rod & Gun Club, and was a member of the Coaldale American Legion.
Born in Coaldale, the son of the late John and Helen (Surdak) Derzak.
He is survived by his
One Sister,
Helen (Derzak) Horoschak Coaldale;
Preceded in death by his wife, Catherine "Bay" (Davis) Derzak; sister, Mrs. Theresa Pushcarovich.
Private Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa..
Interment Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pa.
Online registry and condolecnes may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Catholic by faith, Joseph was a member of the former SS. Cyril & Methodius R.C.C. of Coaldale.
Bomber, served in the Army during WWII. He worked for Lehigh Coal & Navigation at the #14 Colliery in Coaldale.
He was a lifetime member of the Coaldale Rod & Gun Club, and was a member of the Coaldale American Legion.
Born in Coaldale, the son of the late John and Helen (Surdak) Derzak.
He is survived by his
One Sister,
Helen (Derzak) Horoschak Coaldale;
Preceded in death by his wife, Catherine "Bay" (Davis) Derzak; sister, Mrs. Theresa Pushcarovich.
Private Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa..
Interment Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pa.
Online registry and condolecnes may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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