J. Eilene Derk

J. Eilene Derk, of Gap, Pa, went to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 16, 2014. She was 85 years old. Born in Shamokin, PA on June 13, 1929. Eilene graduated from Shamokin High School. Eilene married the love of her life Danny Derk on September 16, 1948 by eloping to Elkton, Maryland. On their 35th wedding anniversary they renewed their wedding vows at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Malvern as their children shared in the celebration. They shared 45 years of marriage prior to Daniel's death in 1993.

Eilene is survived by her daughters; Cheryl Wertz (Aldus) of Gap, Diane Crisler (Steve), North Carolina, Karen Stokes (Michael) of Parkesburg, nine grandchildren; Christian, Joshua, Bradley, Matthew, Andrew, Aubrey, Cami, Tanner and Ryleigh, 15 great grandchildren, six siblings; Jack, Shirley, Janice, Ron, Barry and Sandra, plus her beloved kitty Katie and Percy the Parakeet. She was preceded in death by siblings; Carl, Glen, Jerry and Audrey.

She was employed for Vishay Intertechnology in Malvern for 30 years.

Eilene was an avid Phillies Fan and never missed a game on TV. She also had an amazing green thumb and had 20 plus African Violets in her home. She also enjoyed her weekly Bible study with her girlfriends. She was an active member of Faith Alliance Church of Glenmoore PA where she taught Sunday School for many years.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at 11am from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA followed by interment at the Philadelphia Memorial Park in Frazer. Viewing from 9 to 11am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Faith Alliance Church, 570 Fairview Rd, Glenmoore, PA 19343.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com