Karen A. Derda Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Karen A. Derda of Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, who passed away on November 15, 2024, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen A. Derda to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Karen had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Karen may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Chester J. Karpinski and Martha J. Karpinski (Antkoviak); and her husband Dr. Dennis C. Derda. She is survived by: her son Jeffrey Derda (Leah) of Apex, NC.; her granddaughter Anna Paige Derda; and her siblings, James Karpinski of Natrona Heights and Amy Allinson (Russell) of Longwood.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 20th 2024 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Cicholski-Zidek Funeral Home (1522 Carlisle St, Natrona Heights, PA 15065). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 20th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Karen may be made to Citizens Hose Fire-Rescue-EMS, http://www.citzenshose.com.
