John E. Derwacter Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of John E. Derwacter of Zanesville, Ohio, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on June 12, 2025 at the age of 89. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John E. Derwacter to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though John may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Albert Derwacter and Ethel Derwacter (Orwig); and his wife Laura Lee Derwacter (Hurd). He is survived by: his daughters, Kendra Stephens (Keith) and Krista Schrack (Rodney); and his siblings, Glenna, Phyllis Hammer and Charles Derwacter.
