Andrew David Derkosh

Andrew D. Derkosh, 59, died October 5, 2009 in his Schwenksville residence.

He was the husband of Catherine A. (Carter) Derkosh.

Born in Coaldale, Andy was the son of Eva (Bachorik), Coopersburg, and the late Andrew Derkosh.

He was a 1968 graduate of Quakertown High School, following high school, Andy joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He served a tour of combat duty in Vietnam, where he was assigned to the First Marine Division. Andy was proud of his service to his country.

He was active in several Veterans groups including, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, The American Legion, Vietnam Veterans Association and the First Marine Division Association.

Andy loved the outdoors. He spent many years of his life as a Park Ranger with the Montgomery County Park Service. After retiring from the Park Service, he formed his own metallurgical company, ADDED Technologies, Schwenksville, where he worked until his passing.

He was an avid golfer, deep-sea fisher and loved sailing, particularly in the Caribbean.

Andy was a passionate student of the American Civil War and in his lifetime amassed hundreds of volumes, artifacts, and collectibles on the Battle of Gettysburg.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Jason L., husband of Elizabeth Derkosh, Pittsburg and his daughter, Janel A. Derkosh, Manchester, CT. and his sister, Barbara D., wife of Russ V. Scaramastra, Wyomissing.

Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., 739 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611. Friends and family may call from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Andy's name may be made to VFW Foundation, 406 West 34th St., Kansas City, MO 64111. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhomew.com