Darlene C. Carcaise, 86, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, November 10th, 2022 at the Butler Memorial Hospital.
Darlene was born on October 7th, 1936 in Ellwood City to the late William L. and Mary Margaret (Hinkle) Atkinson. She graduated from the Lincoln High School with the class of 1955. Darlene worked at the Pentagon as a secretary for four years, was the co-owner and operator at Bill’s Bargain Bedding in Ellport, and lastly, at the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission at the West Gate toll both as a toll collector. She is a member of the Free Methodist Church and a former member of the Red Hat Ladies. She enjoyed her monthly card games with her friends and will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Kanich of Ellwood City, brothers, William L. (Margaret) Atkinson Jr., Ronald (Debbie) Atkinson, and Tommy Atkinson all of Ellwood City, many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and one great-great niece.
Visitation will be held o0n Tuesday, November 15th, from 3:00 pm until the time of service at 5:00 pm at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., with Rev. R. Todd Custer officiating. Interment will be at the Sylvania Hills Cemetery.
Memorial Donations in Darlene’s name may be made out to Club Hope at; www.clubhope.securepayments.cardpointe.com/pay?
Darlene’s family would like to extend a special thank-you to the doctors and staff at the Butler Memorial Hospital for the excellent care that they provided to her.
I will miss you terribly. You were a wonderful friend and neighbor. Rest in peace Darlene, love ya.