Darla L. Perella, 69 of Parkesburg passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at her home. She was the beloved wife of Ernest J. Perella with whom she she shared 44 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Lois Steen Broschard.
A 1964 graduate of Pittsfield, Mass. High School she returned to Coatesville in 1968. Working in retail she was employed for four years at Jamesway in Thorndale as manager of the Mens' Dept. She always spoke of the time Mikey Rooney came to Jamesway and shopped then sang songs to "his Darla". Later, she was manager of the Dollar General Store in Parkesburg for five years. Recently she was employed by the Coatesville VAMC as secretary of Case Management in Building 57 retiring in 2008.
Raised a Methodist, she and her husband were married in 1971 at St. Cecilia's Church in Coatesville and her and her husband have continued to attended Our Lady of Consolation Church of Parkesburg.
She is survived, in addition to her husband, by one daughter; Carla, wife of Neal Hess of Parkesburg, two grandchildren; John-Thomas "JT" and Jaida Hess, whom were her pride and joy in life, and one sister Dorene, wife of Roland Leslie of Wagontown.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 11am from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA followed by interment at the Parkesburg Catholic Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to the viewing Wednesday evening from 6-8pm and also Thursday morning from 10 to 11am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 or her favorite charity the Special Olympics of PA, 177 Creekside Drive, State College, PA 16801.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
I'm so sorry
Carla,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. You and your family are in my prayers.
So very sorry for your loss...
Carla - My heart goes out to you and your family during this very difficult time. My prayers are with you. Please reach out if there is anything I can do to help you.
I am so sorry to hear about
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I know how difficult it is to goes through this. Please know your and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our Deepest Sympathies
Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember our dearly departed. May the love of family and friends comfort you during these difficult days, our most heartfelt condolences.
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Our Heartfelt Sympathy for Your Loss
To Ernie and Family. Candy and I send our Thoughts and Prayers to You and Your Family at this sad time of your loss.
She Will Be Missed
Carla,
my prayer is you and your family will be consoled during this time of lost.. Remember that your mother is always with you and she will be missed, but she will never be forgotten; she is in your heart.
My deepest sympathies, Estelle
We are so very sorry for your
We are so very sorry for your family. Darla was a real sweetheart and dear person. God bless her and keep her in his care. We are so sad about losing all our relatives and friends. It is a grieving time for all of us. We love you, Ernie. Our hearts are so sad for you and join in your grieving. God bless you and your family, love to all, Paul and Ida
Darla
Ernie & Family: I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Darla. My thoughts and prayers go out to you in this most difficult time.May the Lord take her hand to Heaven.
Carla & Family: We are so
Carla & Family: We are so sorry to read of the passing of your Mom, Wife, & any other family member. She was always the nicest person & friend. Our sincere thoughts & prayers go out to all.
Your Loss
To Ernie & Family: We were so sorry to hear about Darla. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God be with you all. God Bless, Tom & Darlene Flood
Ernie, Carla & family, Our
Ernie, Carla & family, Our deepest sympathy to you all. May you find peace with all of your beautiful memories.
William & Sheila Laurento
I'm so sorry for your family
I'm so sorry for your family's loss. I hope you find comfort in God's promise of a resurrection & in the many wonderful memories you made & shared together. John 5:28,29. You have my condolences.
A great neighbor, and I'll
A great neighbor, and I'll miss seeing her around on summer days. Sympathy and condolences to Ernie and family.
Darla Perella
Dear Ernie and Carla,
So sorry to hear about Darla's passing. I worked with her at Jamesway and have alot of great memories of Darla, She was alot of fun to work with and always smiled and laughed alot. My deepest sympathy to you and all your family. Sincerely Kathy (McCoy) Turpin
So Sorry For Your Loss
Carla, you and your family are in my family's prayers.
So sorry to hear the passing
So sorry to hear the passing of Darla I am sure she well be missed Our thoughts and and prayers are with her .May she rest in peace. friends Don and Charlotte Missimer
Our Deepest Sympathy
Carla , Ernie,and Doreen,
Our hearts and thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Ronee' and Bill Brown, Chesapeake City, MD
So sorry to hear of Darla
So sorry to hear of Darla passin away. I am certain sure she will be dearly missed by her family and many friends.