Derek J. Hank, 42, of Wilson Borough, died Sunday, August 16, 2026 in his home. Born January 24, 1984 in Wilson Borough, he was the son of Sharon (Nero) Buss and the late Bruce Hank. He and his wife, Kerri (Finney) Hank were together for 26 years.
Derek worked for Bosch Corporation, Bethlehem for ten years and was a snowboard instructor at Blue Mountain Ski Resort. He graduated from Easton Area High School and received a degree in Graphic Design from Northampton Community College. He was also an avid cyclist who participated in Bike MS to help raise funds and awareness for multiple sclerosis.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Kerri and his mother, Sharon, are his siblings, Niccole Curran and her husband, Mike, Stacy Martin and her husband, Josh, John Febbo, IV and his wife, Krysta, Bruce Hank, Jr., and Alyssa Leslie and her husband, William; his stepmother, Rose Hank; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held from 4:30 to 6:00 pm on Friday, August 21, 2026 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Donna Jewell and Family
August 17, 2026 at 5:44 pm
We all are so very sorry for your loss. Love and Hugs to everyone.
Justine & Randy Sheehan
August 17, 2026 at 6:49 pm
Wishing you peace and comfort as you navigate this painful time. My heart goes out to you.
Roseanne Bistrick
August 17, 2026 at 9:52 pm
Rest In Peace Derek.My condolences to your Wife and my family. You will be missed. Aunt Ro
Deborah Cook Frutchey
August 18, 2026 at 1:18 am
Sending prayers and condolences to Derek’s family.May he rest in eternal peace.
Alberta Hendricks
August 18, 2026 at 7:57 pm
Deepest sympathy so sorry for your loss 🙏🏻
Bonnie Curran
August 19, 2026 at 12:45 pm
I’m so sorry for this immense loss. Please send my love to the entire family. I’m so glad I got to have happy memories at our annual Warren Miller films get together and the MS bike rides to the shore. Love you all.
Timothy “Ozzie” Oswald
August 21, 2026 at 7:13 am
I’m very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family. Blue Mountain is where I met Derek and Nicole. I am going to make a memorial for him at the mountain this fall. May he rest in eternal peace 🙏🏼✌🏼❤️