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Darlene Fritz Obituary
Darlene M. Fritz, 51, of Springdale Township died Wednesday in her home after a three-year courageous battle with breast cancer.
She was born Feb. 23, 1961, in Butler to the late Kenneth Morrow and Erma Jean Kerr.
She moved back to the Springdale area in 1996. She was a metallurgical engineer for the Society of Automotive Engineers in Warrendale since 2006. She was a member of the Springdale United Presbyterian Church. Darlene enjoyed reading and singing in the church choir, and she was a past deacon of the church. She loved her six cats.
Surviving are her husband, Jeff Fritz; two daughters, Jessica Fritz of Lower Burrell and Nicole Fritz at home; grandson, Lucas James Holmes; sister, Karen Maser of Butler; three stepsisters, Debra (John) Hilliard of Fennelton, Susan Marie (Jim) Black of Fennelton and Linda Lee Kerr of Butler; one stepbrother, James Steven (Kelly) Kerr of Fennelton; four nephews; and one niece.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her stepfather, Hugh James Kerr.
FRITZ - The family of Darlene M. Fritz, who died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Charles B. Jarvie Funeral Home, 801 Pittsburgh St., Springdale.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Springdale United Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh Street and School Street, Springdale, with the Rev. David Carlisle officiating. Please meet at the church. The burial will follow in Deer Creek Cemetery, Harmar Township.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Springdale United Presbyterian Church.
For more information, visit www.jarviefuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Debbie Larison
August 17, 2012
Jeff - So sorry to hear of your loss of Darlene. She was diagnosed at the time I lost my job at SAE so I hadn't been in contact with her over the past three years, but I thought of her often. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Elizabeth (Betsy) Wall (English)
August 17, 2012
Darlene, I am praying for you, Karen and your family. Please, Dear Heavenly Father, give them the Comfort they will need in the coming days.
David Waugaman
August 17, 2012
Jeff - I know that it has been many years, but I would like you to know that, you, your childrend and Darlene are in my prayers. May God be with you. Dave Waugaman SHS 1979
Judith Merchant
August 17, 2012
I never met Darlene but I work with her sister Karen. Karen always talked about how courageous her sister was and how much she loved her. May God in his mercy gather you into his arms and comfort you.
Bonnie Stockslager
August 17, 2012
Holding you in God's Light and Eternal Love. What a reunion that will be! --Cousin Bonnie
Shirley Presley
August 17, 2012
To my cousin Darlene, may you rest in God's hands and not be in pain anymore. You were not only my cousin but also a dear friend growing up. I was looking at several pictures at my grandma's house at Christmas eve parties she had. we were so little then, I remember many visits to Prospect with them to visit as children, then I went to the same school so we saw each other grow up. Always good memories of a much simpler time. my sympathy to your husband and children and your family. God be with you all.Shirley (Bickel) Presley
Helen Jeffries
August 16, 2012
I am a classmate of Karen"s. Sorry for your loss.
Janice English Herbert
August 16, 2012
I love you.
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