Joseph T. "Bomber" Derzak

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