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Derick L. Guzman

February 23, 2014

Derick L. Guzman, 29, of Bethlehem died Sunday, February 23, 2014.

Born: May 19, 1984 in Phillipsburg, NJ, he was the son of Melody (Otto) Dancy of New Bern, NC and Ricardo Guzman of Bethlehem, PA.

Personal: He was a graduate of Easton High School and received his Hypnosis Certification from the International Assoc. of Counselors and Therapists.  Derick was also available as a “barber for hire”.

Survivors: His parents; a son: Carter D. Guzman; grandmothers: Carol Macaulay and Nereida Guzman-Longenbach; and many cousins. He was predeceased by his sister: Devon N. Guzman in 2000.

Services: 11:00 a.m. Thursday (Feb. 27) in New Creation UCC Church, 3730 Nicholas St., Easton, PA with visitation from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the church. Interment will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to the family c/o the funeral home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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  1. Domenica

    February 25, 2014 at 8:55 pm

    …..gained an angel in heaven. I will always miss you

  2. Kelcie

    February 26, 2014 at 9:15 am

    Praying that no memory is forgotten and peace is found in all hearts that are experiencing this loss. Your spirit and smile will live on forever, DG.

  3. Renee Bellum

    February 26, 2014 at 9:18 am

    You were such a sweet person, and although I only knew you for a short time, I am nonetheless grateful that I can call you my friend! You are and will be deeply missed!

  4. Tiffanie Stragratanio

    February 26, 2014 at 10:14 am

    Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. May Derick and Devon Fly high together.

  5. Rudi Cerino Gargone

    February 26, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    Mel,
    My heart is filled w/ sadness knowing yours is broken. I’m so sorry you have to go through this again. May you find hope in Carter, comfort & strength from family &
    friends. Kim, you & I had so much fun back in the day & You know Kim is watching over your angels.. RIP Derick, soar w/ Devon.
    You are in our thoughts & prayers. Rudi & Family <3

  6. Toni Martin

    February 26, 2014 at 3:57 pm

    Mel and Ricky, I am so sorry to hear that you have lost your son. My heart broke when you lost Devon and your sorrow must be great. Please accept my sympathies. My prayers are with you and your families. God bless.

  7. Robert & Linda Otto

    February 26, 2014 at 6:38 pm

    May we all find comfort in knowing that Derick’s memory will live on forever in the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved him. Rest in peace my beautiful nephew.

  8. Denise

    February 28, 2014 at 11:26 am

    I want to express my sincere sympathies over the passing of Derick. May the family have comfort at this time from the words of Jesus at John 5:28&29 where he speaks about the hope we can have of being reunited with the ones we lost in death by means of a resurrection.