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Derek Mark Ashley

April 25, 1990 - August 24, 2019

Derek Mark Ashley, age 29, passed away Saturday, August 24th, 2019 in Woodstock, VA. He was born April 25, 1990, to the late Mark W. Ashley and Beth Ashley, of Latrobe, PA. Derek was a graduate of Derry Area High School and attended Lord Fairfax Community College as a Computer Science Major. His passion was music and all the joys surrounding it. Derek was a gifted percussionist and played in numerous bands, most recently Blue Hour of Winchester VA. Derek also enjoyed following Pittsburgh Penguins hockey, spending time outdoors, and was an incredibly lucky fisherman. He had a natural ability to make people laugh, and his spirit will be forever missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Aja Stratford, his mother Beth Ashley and step-father Robert Palmer, two sisters, Brooke Ashley and Faye Ashley, his four nieces Natalie Burk, Claire Burk, Taylor Payne, and Audrey Stillwagon, his grandmothers Eleanor Burns and Bette Ashley, and grandfather Frederick Sandacz as well as many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father, Mark W. Ashley and his grandfather Wallace H. Ashley. A memorial service will be held September 1st, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Unity Chapel, 130 Chapel Lane, Latrobe, PA. The reception following is graciously hosted by dear family friends, Roxann Mullen Donahue and her husband, Regis Donahue. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Derek Ashley Memorial Fund, more information contact Faye or Brooke Ashley. Online condolences may be left at www. valleyfs.com Arrangements by Heishman Funeral Home Inc., Valley Funeral Service Branch, Edinburg.

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Derek Mark Ashley, age 29, passed away Saturday, August 24th, 2019 in Woodstock, VA. He was born April 25, 1990, to the late Mark W. Ashley and Beth Ashley, of Latrobe, PA. Derek was a graduate of Derry Area High School and attended Lord Fairfax... View Obituary & Service Information

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