Joyce Darlene Earl

Joyce “Darlene” Earl, 79, of New Wilmington passed away at Grove Manor inGrove City on July 2, 2025. Darlene was born to George and Margaret Seila onMay 4, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY. Darlene attended New Castle School of Businessbefore working at various clerical positions with the IRS and the State ofPennsylvania before retiring from the Mercer County Assistance Office in Sharon, PA.Darlene married her sweetheart, Lloyd Earl, who preceded her in death in 1976.Dolly, as family and close friends called her, was very involved in the UnitedMethodist Church, serving as secretary and volunteered, for over 50years. Due to the loss of Lloyd at such a young age, Dolly formed a tight bond withtheir daughter, Peggy, and was always by her side if she could be. She was a bandparent and was present at all of Peggy's activities. Dolly was always an animal lover, taking in any cat that would come by. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time at her camp in the mountains with them. Darlene was an avid reader and enjoyed bingo and playing games at home with her mother.

Darlene is survived by her daughter, Peggy Earl, and her sister, Frances Morrison.Darlene is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her in-laws, Shirleyand Walter Earl.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Rose Simplicity Cremation andFuneral Center, Inc. 200 S Erie St. Mercer, PA 16137. There will be no publicservices.

Online condolences may be made to the family at rosesimplicity.com.