Darlene L. Lehman Lewis
March 10, 1933 - November 6, 2019
Darlene Louise (Dippel) Lehman Lewis, age 86, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at her home. Darlene spent her childhood in Minersville and moved to Bloomsburg in 1950, and after getting married in 1954 she resided in Catawissa for 34 years. She was born on Friday, March 10, 1933 in Peckville, a daughter of the late Christopher and Blanche (Pratt) Dippel. Darlene graduated from Bloomsburg High School in 1951. In 1954 she married her first husband Jack Lehman who preceded her in death in July, 1986. In January, 1988 she married her second husband, Douglas Lewis, who preceded her in death in September, 2017. She was employed throughout her working years at Emmenee Shirt Factory, Grants, Ames Department Stores and Textron. Darlene was a devoted and active servant of Community of Christ Church, Bloomsburg. Darlene was a full-time RV'er for many years after retirement. She was a member of Tops for many years, where she proudly participated as a Leader, Co-Leader and Assistant Weight Recorder. She was also proud to be a member of Kops within the Tops Organization for many years. She enjoyed camping, the beach, Penn State football, NASCAR racing, reading Danielle Steele books, and watching old Western movies. In addition to her parents, and two husbands, Darlene was also preceded in death by three brothers, Harry Dippel, Christopher "Skip" Dippel, Robert Dippel, and a sister, Laverna Swales. Darlene was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survivors include her beloved daughters, Darlis wife of Robert Blamey of CA, Karen wife of Carl Fritz, Jr. of Benton, Wendy wife of Dennis Moriarty of NC, two grandsons, Christopher Ehmer and wife Emily, Cole Moriarty, a great granddaughter, Madison Ehmer, all of whom she loved very much, a sister in law, Dawn Dippel of White Deer, and several nieces and nephews. At the request of the deceased there will be no public services. The Allen Funeral Home, Inc., 745 Market at Eighth streets, Bloomsburg is honored to be serving the Lehman and Lewis families. Memorial contributions in Darlene's name are suggested to: Community Of Christ Church, 750 Market St., Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Friends and family wishing to send a memorial gift, share a personal memory or offer condolences to the family, a Memorial Tribute Page in Darlene’s honor and a Sympathy Store are available at www.Allen-FuneralHome.com.
Darlene Louise (Dippel) Lehman Lewis, age 86, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at her home. Darlene spent her childhood in Minersville and moved to Bloomsburg in 1950, and after getting married in 1954 she resided... View Obituary & Service Information