Louis J. Deramo, 88, of Pottsville, died Monday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest in Allentown.

Born May 28, 1929 in Palo Alto, he was the son of the late John and Bambina (Perseo) Deramo.

Louis was a member of Haven Baptist Church, Schuylkill Haven.  He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

A machinist by trade, he worked in local dress factories repairing sewing machines.  He worked for Olenick Coal Company, Minersville driving truck.   His most recent employer prior to his retirement was the Pottsville Area School District.  He worked as a custodian at the John S. Clark Elementary Center and drove school bus for the District.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by four brothers, Anthony, Nicholas, Querino, and John Deramo; and three sisters, Stella Traini Coccia, Josephine DiRenzo, and Frances Sylvester.

Louis is survived by his wife of 60 years the former Gloria H. (Veet) Deramo, Pottsville; son Richard Deramo husband of Lorena, Potomac, MD; daughters, Gina Hall wife of Jim, Macungie, PA; Krista Schaeffer wife of Claude, Pottsville; and Gloria Noecker wife of Joe, Pottsville; grandchildren, Ben, Nina, Selena, Titus, Hudson, Akina, Britina, Cory, Lauren, Kristen, Jenna, Ray, Lauren, Hollie, and Alan.  He is also survived by nine great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; and his faithful friend Ginger.

Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Saturday at the Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home 515 West Market Street Pottsville.  Pastor Rodney Gable, Officiating.  Family and friends are invited to pay their respects from 9AM until the time of service.   Interment with military honors will be held on the grounds of St. Joseph RC Cemetery, Pottsville.

The family would prefer donations be made to Haven Baptist Church 361 PA-61 Schuylkill Haven PA 17972.   Please visit schlitzerallenpugh.com to leave a condolence for the Deramo family.