She was born March 20, 1955, in Ravenna, Ohio, to parents Harold Poling and Edna Marie Shiflett. Darlene worked at the Oak Rubber Company for many years.
Above all, she was a loving mother and proud grandmother. Darlene enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren as well as her pets. Some of Darlene’s greatest pleasures were drinking coffee and watching TV. In fact, the coffee pot and TV were on at her home 24/7.
Darlene is survived by her children: Lee (Tammy) Knight, Tabitha (Scott) Heilman, Jennifer (Richard) Roosa, Denver (Jennifer) Douglas, and Jessica (fiancé Steven Carp) Sparrow, and her siblings: Carolyn, Sandy, Polly, and Peggy. Her memory will also be cherished by her 16 grandchildren and her 4 great-grandchildren.
Darlene was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Keith Poling.
Friends and family will be received Thursday, August 17, 2023, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna, where funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery.
Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com. Darlene loved flowers, and they are appreciated. If you choose, please consider a donation in Darlene’s memory to the Portage APL.
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