Derek Shingler 1993-2026

Derek was born April 24, 1993, in Warren, a son to Allen Shingler and Kimberly Norman Shingler.

He was a 2011 graduate of Girard High School and had worked as a threader at Vallourec.

Throughout his life, Derek maintained a deep passion for several interests that brought him joy and camaraderie. He loved spending time on his Ford F-150 truck, finding great satisfaction and pride in this prized possession. Derek was also an enthusiastic fan of the band Insane Clown Posse (ICP) and enjoyed immersing himself in horror movies.

He is survived by his mother, Kimberly Norman; father, Allen Shingler; sister, Tracy (Sean) Ross; and brother, Ryan Shingler. He also leaves behind his maternal grandmother, Julia Norman; aunt, Stacy Cypher; uncles, Chad Shingler, John (Kelly) Norman and Robert (Nancy) Norman; and cousins John and Benjamin Norman; sister-in-law, Miranda Kraynak; and nephews Avery, Rider, Maxwell and Sean. He also shared a close bond with his friends, Aaron Kortes and Scott Hank.

Derek was preceded in death by his uncles, Jeff and Gregory Shingler; maternal grandfather, Robert Norman; and his paternal grandparents, Gene and Emma Shingler, whose memories he cherished.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 1, followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m. at Blackstone Funeral Home in Girard.

Derek will be laid to rest in Girard City Cemetery.

To view this obituary and send any expressions of sympathy to the family, visit www.blackstonefuneralhome.com.

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