Robert P. Derr, 96, of Bethlehem, died May 13, 2020, while under the care of Alexandria Manor, Bethlehem. Born in Freemansburg, he was a son of the late George A. and Margaret (Bushold) Derr. He was the husband of the late Helen T. (Kuklinski) Derr.

He was in the United States Navy.

He was a car inspector for the Reading Railroad for 36 years; at the Bethlehem Globe Times for 30 years; and at the Allentown Morning Call for 18 years.

He is survived by two daughters, Theresa H. Kressler and Frances H. Shellenberger and her husband Richard; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Robert is preceded in death by a sister, Jean Nieska; and a brother, Leroy Derr.

Contributions may be made to Alexandria Manor, 7 S. New St., Nazareth PA 18064; or to Acadia Hospice, 4658 Broadway, Allentown, PA 18104.

Arrangements were made by Cantelmi Long Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.