Ernest T. Derkas Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ernest T. Derkas (Phoenixville, Pennsylvania), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ernest left this world on August 20, 2025 at the age of 100, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Helen Derkas (Wolf); his parents, Peter Derkas and Josephine Derkas (Kimmage); and his brother Alexander Derkas. He is survived by: his children, Karen (Ted Rainsford), Kathy Gwillim and Lynn (Mitch Mitchell); and his grandchildren, Ian Gwillim, Morgan Gwillim, Danielle (Andrew Propst), Emily Rainsford (Francisco Valladares), Melissa (Matt Lebet), Jeffrey Mitchell and Ashlee Mitchell.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, located at 85 S. Walnut Street, Boyertown, PA 19512.
