Joan Darling

SAEGERTOWN " Joan Carol Darling, 76, of 353 Ross Drive, Saegertown, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, at her residence. She was born in Meadville on Nov. 25, 1934, a daughter of Ralph and Anna Belle Stevens Weaver. On June 4, 1954, she married Denny Darling; he survives. She was a member of Saegertown United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Meadville High School. She had been employed at Bell Telephone Co. She was an avid bowler, and enjoyed reading books, playing bingo, and taking bus trips to casinos. In addition to her husband, survivors include one son, Dave Darling and his companion, Catherine, of Pittsburgh; two daughters, Terry Prutzman and her husband, Kevin, of Saegertown, and Linda Weikal and her husband, Ronald, of Cambridge Township; grandchildren Brooke, Jessica, Tiffany, Danielle, David II and Kyle; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Jackie Duncan. Calling hour for family and close friends is today from 6 to 7 p.m. at Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 544 Chestnut St., Meadville. The funeral follows at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Meadville. The family suggests memorials may be made to Saegertown Volunteer Fire Department, 601 Erie St., or Saegertown Area Library, 325 Broad St., both of Saegertown, Pa. 16433. Condolences may be sent to the family at roofner-collinsfh.com.