Obituary for Darlene Richmond Rockafellow

DARLENE RICHMOND ROCKAFELLOW

Darlene Richmond Rockafellow, age 68, of Brookville, passed on Friday, December 16, 2022, in her home surrounded by family.

Darlene was born on August 13, 1954, in Brookville, to William and Beulah (Buckner) Richmond. She married David (Rock) Rockafellow, on July 2, 1981, in Oscoda, Michigan. Together, they had six children; Cindy Rockafellow of Florida, Stacy (Sazanne) Robinson of Indianapolis, Scott Robinson (Sherry) of Brookville, David Rockafellow (Dorene) of Plainfield IL, Ryan Rossi (Eylse) of Indianapolis, and Kellie Angel of Metamora. 

Darlene retired from Franklin County Public Transportation in fall of 2022. She had worked for Public Transportation for 27 years. 

Those surviving who will cherish Darlene’s memory include her loving husband, David, of 41 years, six children, 10 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Darlene is also survived by two sisters: Patricia Blackmond of Georgia and Marie (Jerry) Grimes of Brookville; and two brothers: Ken Richmond (Jacquelin) of Virginia and Gary Richmond (Tammy) of Cedar Grove. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, three sisters, and two grandchildren, Dylin Rossi and John Brown.  

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home ~ 929 Main Street ~ Brookville. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday.

To send condolences or sign the online guest book go to, www.cookrosenberger.com. The Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home Staff is honored to serve Darlene’s Family.