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2016
Darla Waddell Obituary
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Darla S. (Rickrode) Waddell, 72, formerly of Hanover, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 11, 2016, at her home. She was the loving wife of Larry Waddell for 33 years.
Born March 28, 1943, in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Beatrice (Rebert) Rickrode.
Darla enjoyed working with special needs children at Hanover First Church of God, where she was a faithful member.
In addition to her husband, Larry, Darla is survived by three children, Kimberly Oaster, Wendy Bolen and her husband, Jake, and Kris Oaster and his fiancée, Sandy Stough.; and three grandchildren; Tiffany Wise and her husband, Andrew, Brock Oaster, and Chase Oaster. In addition to her parents, Darla was preceded in death by her granddaughter, JoLynn Marie Shue.
A celebration of life service will be held on Sunday February 28, at 3 p.m. at Hanover First Church of God, 600 Fairview Drive, Hanover, PA 17331 with Pastor Jerry Shoap officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Darla's name may be made to Hanover First Church of God at the address above.
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dan and peg Sellman
February 21, 2016
Larry our prayers go out to you and your family, we loved Darla and will miss her dearly.
February 16, 2016
Wendy and Jake my thoughts and prayers are with you all , and hope during these tough times , you can think of something about Darla that will make you smile, to push you thru to sunnier days. Laura
Patricia Emerick
February 16, 2016
Darla always had a smile on her face and now she is spreading smiles and loving peace to all the angels in Heaven. Larry, Wendy and Tiffany and the rest of her family, she will always be in your hearts.
God Bless you all.
Denise Bunty
February 15, 2016
Larry, our prayers go to you in this time of grief and celebration of her life. We always had fond memories of her. Now she is at rest and with the Lord, and may it come soon that we will all be together again. Christ love , Denise and Wayne Bunty
Mary Gibbons
February 14, 2016
Brock so very sorry to here about your mother. Darla was a friend of mine, we went to school together and were neighbors as kids. She was a nice person. Aunt Mary
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