Darlene Kay DeLong

Darlene Kay DeLong, 71, formerly of Forestville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. She was born May 19, 1952 in Grove City a daughter of Helen L. (Rembold) Smith, of Grove City and the late Donald Kerr Smith. Darlene was a devoted, loving daughter, sister and mother of four. She worked at numerous jobs to provide for her family as a single parent. 

Darlene’s pride and joy was her family and her children. She was  kind and compassionate with a strong will that was unmatched. Darlene passed on those attributes to her children and she led life by example. Her love conquered all and her laughter was infectious. She will be missed dearly by all those who knew her. 

            Survivors include her mother Helen L. Smith, of Grove City, children Shane Hartle, of Pittsburgh, Kirby (Rabiab) Hartle, of Ashburn, VA, Tracey (Adel) Mansour, of Harwick and Dustin (Beth) Hartle, of Murrysville; grandchildren Nathan Hartle, Aleah Mansour, Landon Mansour, Katelyn Hartle, Bradley Hartle, Milana Mansour and Kiera Hartle. Also surviving are her sisters, Carolyn (Rick) Palmer and Janice (Mark) Brinker, both of Grove City. Besides her father she was preceded in death by her daughter in law Rosalin Chevette Hartle. 

             Arrangements by Duster Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 347 E 10th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526. Contributions may be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, PO Box #91891 Washington, D.C. 20090 – 1891. VISIT: dusterfh.com