Darlene J. McElyea, 59, of West Caln, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2013 at the Paoli Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of Martin L. McElyea with whom she shared 34 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville she was the daughter of the late Frank and JoAnn Laniewski Ellis.
Darlene was an area resident all her life and a 1972 graduate of the Coatesville Area High School. She was employed, for 35 years, by Acme Markets as a "Skyliner".
She is survived, in addition to her husband, by two sons; Joseph McElyea and wife Shannon of Gap, James McElyea of W. Caln, step daughter Dana Book of Mechanicsburg, PA, two grandchildren Addison and Jordan McElyea and one step grandchild, Ty Book. She was preceded in death by two sisters; Deborah Wert and Linda Wolfe.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 8, 2013 at 11am from Our Lady of Consolation Church, 603 W. Second Ave. Parkesburg, Pa. 19365 followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Visitation at the church from 10am until 11am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to Our Lady of Consolation Church at the above address.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at
www.wildefuneralhome.com
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To Darlene's family, We are so sorry to hear about Darlene. I have known Darlene and her family since I was born! Her Parents and my Parents were very good friends, and in our younger days we spent a lot of time together. My sister, Lisa and Darlene and Debbie graduated together. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Take care. Sincerely, Rosemary Rice, Lisa (Rice) Worley, and Leslie (Rice) Ferguson.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jimmy, Joey, and family - I was so sorry to hear the news. I haven't seen her for awhile, but when you guys were younger and playing ball - she was an awesome lady. I'm sure you'll miss her, but she'll be with you forever as you all have a big part of her. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
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