Norman Baker Detrick

 Norman Baker Detrick, 82, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, born in Washington PA, on August 23, 1942, a son of Clayford and Geraldine (Baker) Detrick.

He graduated from Beth Center High School in 1960 and upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served from 1960-1963. During his enlistment, he was stationed at Fort Knox in Kentucky, at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas and at a base in Indianapolis where he received advanced training in finance. In 1961, he was sent overseas to Karlsruhe, Germany, where he worked as a Finance Disbursing Clerk.

After being honorably discharged from the service in 1963, Norm returned to the Mon Valley Region and for the next 11 years, he sold cars at Frank Reid Chevrolet in Fredericktown, PA. In 1974, he made a dramatic career change, he went from selling cars to working as an underground coal miner for the J&L Coal Division. He mined the Vesta #5 Mine for the next decade. In October of 1987, he took a job delivering mail for the U.S.P.S., and for the next 17 years, he was a mail carrier. He retired from the Postal Service in 2004.

Norm was an active member of the Masonic Lodge, serving in many capacities. He was an avid Steelers fan, he loved to build jigsaw puzzles, listen to Frank Sinatra, sing karaoke, and go hiking.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Norman J. Detrick; brother, Karl Detrick; his long time companion, Joan “Bobo” Beatty; and his step-father, Herb Kerr.

 Left to cherish his memory are his children: daughter, Lisa Kokkila, and son-in-law David Kokkila and son Greg Detrick. He took immense joy in his role as a grandfather to Kayla, Haverly, Emily, and Zachary and great grandchildren Elijah and Elizabeth, all who were the lights of his life. They will remember him not only for his gentle spirit and unwavering support but also for the countless memories shared with him, filled with laughter and love. Also surviving are the mother of his children, Betty J. Detrick and his nephew, Brian Detrick,

 Family will receive friends on Thursday,  May 8. 2025 in the Mariscotti Funeral Home, Inc., Anthony N. Mariscotti, Supervisor, 323 Fourth Street, California, PA from 2-4 and 6-8 pm

Funeral Services will be held in the funeral home on Friday May 9, 2025, at 11:00 am with Rev. Amory Merriman, officiating.

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