Theodore J. Derby

Theodore James Derby, of Kingston Township passed away in his home on July 27, 2020. He was born November 20, 1939 in Harveys Lake a son of the late Wheeler and Stella Okraszewski Derby. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Ann Marie, his daughter Deanna Derby and his grandchildren Vincenzo Parente and Alyssa Parente. He is also survived by brother Frank Derby and sisters Leona Shepanski, Martha Casaldi and Norma Fraser. Many nieces and nephews also survive him. He was preceded in death by his sister Dolores Derby, and his brothers Bernard Derby and Ralph Derby. The funeral will be held Thursday at 10:00 a.m. from the Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home, Ltd., 568 Bennett Street, Luzerne with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 in Holy Family Parish. Friends may call Wednesday July 29, 2020 from 6 pm to 8 pm. Condolences can be sent to: betzjastremski.com. He was a hard working man who loved his family very much. You are our sunshine! We love you and miss you.