William C.

Derr

William C. Derr, 68, Of Allentown, PA died Monday, November 9, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. Born in Hazleton, PA, he was the son of the late Beatrice M. (Searfoss) Derr. After high school, William was employed in the food service department for 17 years at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill and then as a hospitality journeyman for nearly 10 years at the Hilton Garden Inn, Allentown. Before retiring he also was a delivery driver for Domino’s Pizza and Papa Johns Pizza. An avid fisherman he enjoyed fishing in local streams. He also enjoyed taking care of and watching the fish he had in his aquarium as well as the many philodendrons he raised. William took pride in the gardening and ground maintenance he provided to family and friends. He treasured the memories he made at Coca Cola Park watching his beloved Iron Pigs with family and close friends. He also followed the Philadelphia Phillies. William’s family was most grateful to him for how he cared for his mother. He was her primary care giver for many years until her doctor said she needed the benefits of a skilled care facility.

Service: A funeral Service will be held at 1:30PM Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at Cantelmi Long Funeral Home. A viewing will be held from 12:30PM to 1:30PM Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at the funeral home. Please record a memory at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com. Interment will follow the service at Fairview Cemetery, Bethlehem.

Contributions: Memorials may be made in William’s memory to Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania, 6969 Silver Crest Road, Nazareth, PA 18064, www.secondharvestlv.org.