54, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away January 23rd at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. Darlene is survived by her beloved husband Richard Carpenter of New Carlisle, her three daughters Heather Evans of Troy, Sheena Brown of Huber Heights, Marilyn Tebbe-Gadd of Trotwood, five grandchildren Gabriella Marie, Jason David, Alanna, Tom, and Mary, as well as her lifelong friend and mentor Sheila Swanson and her husband Ron and numerous extended family members. She is preceded in death by her mother, Norma Dillon (née) Tipton of Dayton. The family would like to thank the Good Sam. ICU Staff for the professional and compassionate care she received. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 29th, from 5 PM to 8 PM at TROSTEL, CHAPMAN, DUNBAR AND FRALEY FUNERAL HOME in New Carlisle. Funeral will be held at 1 PM Friday, January 30th at the same location. Burial will be at Hill Grove Cemetery in Miamisburg.