Derek L. Frable

Derek LeRoy Frable, 53, of Walnutport, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 10, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.   He had a courageous battle with a brain tumor for the past 6 years.  Born on March 12, 1973 in Allentown, he is the son of Delbert L. and Joan L. (Fritzinger) Frable.  

Derek graduated from Northampton High School in 1992.  After graduation, he obtained his CDL license and drove tractor trailer for Yellow Trucking and FedEx Freight.  Before his illness, Derek enjoyed volunteering with the Laury's Station Fire Company.  He also enjoyed entering his Jeep Grand Cherokee in various car shows, from which he won a number of trophies.

Survivors: In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Deborah (Frable) Kessler and her husband John of Selinsgrove.  Brother, Dwayne Frable of Walnutport.  Two nieces, Amber Kessler Mensch and her husband Tyler, and Angela Kessler, both of Selinsgrove. Two great-nieces Brielle Mensch and Kinsley Mensch, also from Selinsgrove.  Aunts and cousins.

Services: Funeral Services, Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071.  Call, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., in the funeral home.  Interment will follow at Parryville Cemetery, Centre and Oak Street, Parryville, PA 18244.  Online Condolences may be left for the family at: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, the family requests consideration of a donation made to the Lehigh Valley Health Network, P.O. Box 1883, Allentown, PA 18105 - please note in Memo: Lauren's Fund, Office of Philanthropy, or, you may wish to consider, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Topper Cancer Institute's online giving page: lvhngiving.jefferson.edu.  (Contributions may also be given to the Funeral Director at services).