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Official Obituary of

Joseph R. Derr

August 20, 2025

Joseph Derr Obituary

Joseph R. Derr, 71, of Ashland, passed away with family by his side, August 20, 2025, at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Schuylkill, East Norwegian Street, Pottsville. At. Joe’s request, his funeral service will be private. Visit www.FritzFuneralHome.com to leave condolences. The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of funeral arrangements.

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