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Of Monroeville, formerly of East Pittsburgh, age 63, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Darlene was born on May 18, 1962, the daughter of the late John and late Mary Rose (Fusca) Stanley.
She was the sister of Donna (Ron) Zetkulic of Level Green, John (Mary Anne) Stanley of New Homestead and the late Christopher (surviving spouse Lori) Stanley.
Darlene was the treasured aunt of Ron (Jessica) Zetkulic, Shawn (Katie) Zetkulic, John (Erin) Stanley and Jason Stanley and proud great-aunt of Anastasia Rose, Peyton Rose and Owen.
She is also survived by her aunts, Theresa (the late John “Bucky”) Corbett and Nicolina “Nickie” (Daniel) McDonnell as well as many cousins.
Darlene was a graduate of Eastern Area School and was an employee of Achieva in Wilkinsburg for over 25 years. She also was an honorary employee of Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home and the Secretary of the Fusca family reunion. Darlene loved to watch sports on television, especially WWF Wrestling and football, in particular, Pitt football.
Friends are welcome on Sunday from 1-7 p.m. at Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Turtle Creek/Monroeville, 1111 Monroeville Ave., Turtle Creek, (412) 823-9350 where a Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m.
Darlene will be laid to rest in St. Joseph Cemetery.