Darlene Dell Shoff

Duke Center, PA – Darlene Dell Shoff, age 69, of Duke Center, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 11, 2025, after moving in with family for her new home.

She was born on July 8, 1956, in Bradford, PA, a daughter of the late Donald and Dorothy Fox Shoff.

Darlene was a graduate of Otto Eldred High School, Duke Center, PA and received her associate degree from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh where she became an avid Steelers fan. Darlene worked for several years at the Seneca Allegany Casino. She was a proud member and supporter of AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) where she earned her 44 years sobriety medallion. She later worked for many years as an aid at Maple Manor, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center and volunteered her time speaking and offering counseling to inmates. During her free time, she enjoyed visiting local casinos and spending time with her best friend. Darlene was very artistic and loved working with ceramics, different crafts and airbrushing.

She is survived by her sister, Sabra (Donald) Miller of Columbiana, OH; nephew, Eugene (Cariann) Miller of Sayre, PA, and her lifelong best friend, Sandy Kerr of Duke Center, PA.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents and a nephew, Jeremy Ray Miller.

The family will be conducting a memorial service on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 12:00 pm at the Duke Center United Methodist Church, 26 Oil Valley Rd, Duke Center, PA. with Rev. Bethany Rosler officiating.

The family will receive friends, one hour prior to the service at the church.

Darlene will be laid to rest with her parents at the McKean Memorial Park, Lewis Run, PA.

Memorial donations may be made to Duke Center United Methodist Church, 26 Oil Valley Rd, Duke Center, PA 16729.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana.

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