Joseph C. Dereskavich

Joseph C. Dereskavich, age 83, of Barnesville, died Monday at St. Luke's Miners Hospital in Coaldale.  A son of the late Joseph and Mary Dereskavich he was a 1958 graduate of Mahanoy Township High School and was a United Sates Navy veteran serving aboard the USS Alcor.  He had worked for and retired from Kraft Foods.  He was a member of St. Richard's Church in Barnesville, was a member and past president of the St. Vincent de Paul Society of the Church, a 50 year member of the TPA, and  member of the Knight of Lithuania Council # 144.
He enjoyed playing the violin,  fly tying, and wood carving and was proud to display his creations and the ethnic festivals. He is survived by his wife of 57 years the former Barbara Nolter, a son Matthew of Barnesville and four grandchildren  Joshua, Zachary, Nadya and Vladimir..  Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated by the Rev. Robert Finlan at 1 PM Saturday April 6 from St. Richard's Church in Barnesville.  Friends may call at the church on Saturday beginning at noon until time of Mass.  Contributions in his name to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of the church and will be accepted at the visitation.David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements.  Please visit www.jarrettfuneralhome.com for more information.

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