Mrs. Butch was born September 17, 1939, in Transfer, a daughter of the late David and Kathleen (Moran) Horton. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Sharpsville High School in 1957.

For many years, Darlene worked as the drapery manager at Willson's Furniture, Sharon. Prior to the birth of her children, she worked as a secretary for Western and Southern Insurance, Hermitage.

Darlene enjoyed playing cards at the Hermitage Senior Center. An exceptional baker, she was famous for her delicious pies. Darlene was also a talented seamstress and designed many of her daughter's gowns for their high school dances. She also enjoyed sewing Halloween costumes for her grandchildren.

Her husband of 59 years, Mark R. Butch, whom she married May 26, 1962, survives at home in Hermitage.

Also surviving are three daughters, Kellie (Jim) Galantis, Hermitage; Shannon (John) Scott, Moon Twp., PA; Rachelle (Larry) Garm, Hermitage; a sister, Cathy (Jeff) Renkenberger, Florida; and six grandchildren; James Galantis and Christopher Galantis (fiancé, Mikhaila Layshock), Shaley Scott and Ryan Scott (fiancé, Rachel Forsythe); and Leah and Joey Garm.

In addition to her parents, Darlene was preceded in death by a brother, William Horton; and a beloved aunt, Jean McKee.

Memorial donations may be directed to the Shenango Valley Senior Community Center, 220 N. Buhl Farm Dr., Hermitage, PA 16148; or Mercer Co. Humane Society, 2599 Broadway Rd., Hermitage, PA 16148.

Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday (9-29-21) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. McGonigleFuneralHomeandCremato ry.com .

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday (9-30-21), in the funeral home, with Rev. Thomas Whitman, officiating.