Winifred Anna Derbish

Winifred Anna Derbish - Age 75

Born in Pittsburgh PA on 10/23/1949 

Died in Erie PA on 3/20/2025

Born to Stanley Jones and Josephine Miller Jones, both deceased. 

Siblings: Francis Becksted, Thomas Lunger, Don Hines, Mary Ray, all deceased.

Children: The love of her life was her son Thomas E. Bach, deceased.

Husbands/Life Partner: John Bach, Sil Rivera, Joe Derbish and Warren Blankenship

Winnie was given the gift of grandchildren and great grandchildren which she loved dearly.

Grandson: Jordon T. Bach his wife Paige N. Bach and children Jackson T. Bach and Brynleigh E. Bach.  

Granddaughter: Breanna L. Bach 

Daughter in Law: Lynne A. Bach 

Winnie is survived by Nieces, Great Nieces/Nephews and GG Nieces/Nephews.

Yvonne Terron, Jerry Terron and children Jeff Terron, Jill Hays children Jordan & Janelle Hays. 

JoDee Krejmas, Al Krejmas and children Zachary & Joel Krejmas.

Kim Gruenhagen, Marc Wagoner. Kim's children Ryan & Sabrina Gruenhagen, Jonathan Ten Elshof.

Chris Caldwell and children Macy Velky and Kai Caldwell. 

Work History: Bell South, Westinghouse, HJ Heinz, Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Pittsburgh Truck Electric

Winifred enjoyed working for the temporary agencies because they provided a challenging variety of jobs that allowed her the flexibility that she preferred. She was a valued employee for her speed, accuracy and discretion.

Winnie was a beautiful soul both inside and out. She had a way of making people feel at peace being around her. Frequently people would share details of their lives with her without her asking a single question. 

She enjoyed being outside in nature as often as possible. Many times alone with a cup of coffee watching the grass grow.

Gram as we called her, dreamed of working as a forest ranger, a job she was offered very late in her career and had to turn down. She will undoubtable follow her granddaughter into the forest as she setting her sights on a conservation biology career in forestry. 

Winnie will rest with her son Tom at his family home. A celebration of life will be planned at a later time. 

Enjoy your freedom Winnie you will be missed! 

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