George E. Derfler

George E. Derfler
August 8, 2023

George Edward Derfler, 86, of Stoney Top Rd. Pine Grove, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at home.

Born on October 26, 1936 in Pine Grove Twp, he was the son of the late George W. Sr. and Ruth Hardenstine Derfler.

He was a 1955 graduate of Pine Grove High School and was a member of the Pine Grove Wesleyan Church.

George was a Technician at Gold Mills in Pine Grove.

He was a member of the Pine Grove Pigeon Club, enjoyed gardening, the outdoors and loved all sports.  He was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies.

Preceding him in death were a granddaughter Amber Nicole Brown; a great grandson Paul Eugene Derfler; two brothers, Paul and Eugene Derfler; and a sister Gloria Ash.

Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Virginia Zimmerman Derfler;  two sons, Michael and wife Doreen Derfler, Terry and wife Lela Derfler, both of Pine Grove; three daughters, Tammy Kessler and Krystal Derfler, both of Pine Grove, Kelly and husband Scott Jennings of California; 13 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; a sister June Hoffman and a brother Terry Derfler, both of Pine Grove; nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services will be held on Monday, August 14, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at the Pine Grove Wesleyan Church, 74 Bethel Rd., Pine Grove, with Pastors Rick Shockley and David Brady officiating.  There will be a visitation on Monday, August 14, 2023 from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the church. 

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to the Pine Grove Wesleyan Church, 74 Bethel Rd., Pine Grove, Pa. 17963 in his memory.

The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements and you may send condolences online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com 

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