Victor J. Dercole

Victor J. Dercole, 92, of McAdoo, passed away Saturday at St. Luke Pavilion, Hazleton.

            Born in Tresckow, he was the son of the late Cosimo and Vittoria (Mignella) Dercole.

            He was a member of the former St. Kunegunda’s R.C. Church, McAdoo.

            Victor was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Army.

            Prior to retiring, he was employed at All Steel of Hazleton, and served as a union representative.

            Victor was an avid Notre Dame, NY Yankees, and Hazleton Area Cougar fan.

            Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were his wife Ruth (Kubishin) Dercole; sisters Helen DeBelle, Mary Carelli, Dorothy Crea, Felice Patoma, and Gloria and Carmella Dercole; and brother Ralph Dercole. 

            Surviving, are his daughter Jacqueline Dercole and fiancé Thomas Hill of White Haven; grandson Stephen Eisenhart, Jr., of Drums; brother Peter Dercole of Hazleton; and nieces and nephews also survive.

            Rev. Msgr. William Baker will conduct the funeral service Thursday evening at 8:30 p.m. at the Damiano Funeral Home, Inc., Blaine and Cleveland Sts., McAdoo.  

            Calling hours will be held Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the funeral home.  

            Interment will conclude on Monday in St. Kunegunda’s R.C. Cemetery, McAdoo, with a military committal service at 10 a.m.

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