Darlene (Burgei) Carfora, was a caring sister, aunt, cousin and great aunt. She left this world suddenly on December 19, 2021 at age 68.
She was born to Paul and Rita (Koester) Burgei on February 26, 1953. Both precede her in death. Also preceding her in death is sister-in-law Bridget "Gigi" (Verhoff) Burgei.
Darlene is survived by her brother Gary Burgei, nephews Andrew (Krystal) Burgei and Benjamin Burgei, niece Kaitlyn (Justin) Nicholson, numerous loving cousins and great nephew Kallen and great niece Amelia, who she loved spending time with.
She had a deep love for her great grand puppies Gracie, Grayson, Tessa and Banks. She would dote on them with treats any chance she got and never turned down the opportunity to spend time with them. They will surly miss their great aunt.
She will be missed by all who knew her.
Darlene was a 1971 graduate of Ottoville High School. And graduated from Ohio State Beauty Academy in Lima and Lima Technical College. She taught at Ohio Beauty Academy and worked at Simplex in Delphos, Hobart Corp in Dayton and Varian in Columbus.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 9, 2022 from 2-4pm at the Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Rd, Dayton, OH 45424. A short service will follow at 4pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family is suggesting donations to donor's local Women's Shelter or local Animal Shelter.
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