Darlene R. (Schriner) Ellefson Obituary (1938

Darlene R. (Schriner) Ellefson, 84, of Darlington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 1, 1938, in Eastvale, she was a daughter of the late Robert W. Sr. and Ethel (Miller) Schriner. Darlene was a member of the 1st Church of Christ in East Palestine, Ohio, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Past Matron of Wenonah Chapter 124, and a member of Woodlawn Chapter 164. Darlene also enjoyed going to her home in Florida. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ellefson; an infant child in 1960, Baby Ellefson; son-in-law, James Kelly; brothers, Dennis J., Robert W. Jr., and John H. Schriner; sisters, Shirley (David C.) Butcher, Edith Bailey, and Sandra K. Blessing; brothers-in-law, Edward Earl and John Ellefson; and sisters-in-law, Christine and Janet Ellefson. Darlene is survived by her children, Linda (Bill) Branthoover, Lisa Kelly, Charles R. (Amy) Ellefson, and Kimberly (James) Hite; 7 grandchildren, Sean (Nicole) Kelly, John, Katie, and William (Rhonda) Branthoover, Patti (Louis) Bennet, Pete (Ashley) Ellefson, and Nicholas (Kirsten) Ellefson; 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth (Kathryn) Schriner; brother-in-law, Robert Ellefson; sister-in-law, Lorena Ellefson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend special thanks to the doctors and nurses of Heritage Valley ICU unit and also special family Karen and Kurt Ellefson. Friends will be received on Monday from 2:00 until time of service at 7:00 PM in the HILL AND KUNSELMAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.- 3801 4th Avenue, College Hill, www.hillandkunselman.com. Minister Bob Helbeck will be celebrant. Private interment will take place in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. In lieu of flowers, if so desired, memorial contributions can be made to a charity of your choice