May 23, 2013

Darlene Bertha Crothers Brooks, 67, of Southview, loving mother and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

She was born October 23, 1945, in Southview, a daughter of the late William Donald and Bertha Bell Spencer Crothers.

Mrs. Brooks was a member of Venice Presbyterian Church and the Clan Mothers of Native American Indian Coalition of Pennsylvania.

She was a homemaker known for her icebox pudding cake and preparing delicious meals for her family.

Surviving are a daughter, Sherry (Glen) Tretyak of Cecil; two sons, Dean (Stacey) J. Brooks and Brian Scott Brooks, both of Southview; four grandchildren, Elisha (Joe Geyer) Tretyak, Dean Brooks and twins Emma Jean and Jacob Scott Brooks; two great-grandchildren, Dean and McKennah Brooks; two sisters, Betty Ann (Sonny) Gent and Wilma (Wayne) Lewis, both of Southview; a brother, Bill (Deborah) Crothers of McDonald; a brother-in-law, Dave Wussick of Southview; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband William A. Brooks Jr. in 2011; and a son, Billy Brooks, whose remembrance is as strong now as when he died; and a sister, Sandy Wussick.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in Coleman-Taylor Funeral Services, 3378 Millers Run Road (Route 50), Cecil, where a service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 26, with Pastor Fred Soberg officiating. Interment will follow in Venice Cemetery. Contributions may be made in her memory to Venice Presbyterian Church, 3694 Millers Run Road, McDonald, PA 15057. Visit www.coleman-taylorfuneralservices.com.