Darlene A. Haldeman of Morris Run, PA

Darlene A. Haldeman, age 73, of Morris Run, PA, formerly of Hilltown, PA, peacefully passed on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA, with family by her side.

She was born April 4, 1943, in Doylestown, PA, a daughter of Chester and Elsie (Beer) Lutz.

Darlene was the wife of Gerald “Jerry” A. Haldeman.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Blossburg, PA, and a former member of the New Britain Baptist Church in New Britain, PA.

She lived for her children and grandchildren and spent her life caring for others. She had a kind and loving nature that touched everyone she met. She also enjoyed her pets, Abby and Muffin, loved socializing with her friends and brought comfort to many with her wonderful smile that could light up a room. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her husband, Jerry, of 54 years, she is survived by two sons and a daughter, Kevin Haldeman of Hilltown, PA, Dawn Schaeffer and fiancé Gary Gutkowski of Red Hill, PA, and Todd and wife Meghan of Barto, PA; a brother, Charles Lutz of Pipersville, PA; and seven grandchildren, Travis, Drew, Kristina, Kyle, Michael, Justin and Amanda.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Chester Lutz Jr.; and two sisters, Delcia Lentz and Margaret Konderchek.

Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Scanlin Funeral Home, 175 E. Butler Ave., Chalfont, PA 18914. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m.

Burial will take place at Beulah Cemetery, New Britain, PA, at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the PSPCA, 350 E. Erie Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19134.

To send condolences to the family, please visit the funeral home website listed below.

Scanlin Funeral Home, Chalfont, PA, www.scanlinfuneralhome.com.