Darlene Kaye (Grove) Zehner

Darlene Kaye Zehner

March 10, 1944     February 24, 2025

Darlene Kaye Zehner, 80, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully Monday evening, February 24, 2025, at home with her family by her side, following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Williamsburg, daughter of the late George Harvey and Frances Faye (Beck) Grove.  On March 25, 1964, she married Joseph Edward Zehner of Effingham, IL, at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia, and he preceded her in death on September 30, 2002.

Surviving are three daughters: Sonya J. Michelone and Michelle A. Hewitson (Steve) both of Atlanta, GA and Deb D. Zehner of Williamsburg; a son, Joseph M. Zehner of Williamsburg; eight grandchildren: Lindsey Prozzillo (Nick), Abbey and Delaney Michelone,   Dylan Zehner (Khala), Connor and Eli Hewitson, Joey and Evan Zehner; two great-grandchildren: Owen and Hollis Prozzillo; a sister, Nancy F. Brantner of Williamsburg; and a brother, Stanley A. Grove of Williamsburg.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Eyvonne (Dell) Snyder; and a brother, Melvin J. Dell.

Darlene met Joe when he came to Williamsburg on leave from the Air Force, thank to his Air Force buddy, the late Ralph Pearson.  This meeting led to a lifetime adventure as a dedicated military wife for 20 years until Joe’s retirement.  Together they traveled the world, building a home and family across multiple Air Force Bases.  Their journey took them to Langley AFB, VA, where their daughter, Sonya was born; Incirlik AFB, Turkey, where they welcomed Michelle; Yokota AFB, Japan, where Deb was born; Myrtle Beach AFB, SC, where they added Joey to the family; and finally McGuire AFB, NJ, before settling back into civilian life in Williamsburg.

Darlene was a 1962 graduate of Williamsburg High School.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Williamsburg and also served as Girl Scout Leader for her daughters.  Darlene was employed part-time as a secretary at the Mary Ann Stubbs Nationwide Insurance office in Williamsburg for 20 years.

She loved spending time with her family and watching Williamsburg Blue Pirate sporting events.  Darlene also enjoyed quilting and flower gardening.

Friends will be received from 5-7pm, Friday, February 28, 2025 at John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Williamsburg.  Private interment will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Williamsburg.

Contributions in memory of Darlene may be given to Mending Hearts, P.O. Box 97, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 or Williamsburg Vol. Fire Company, 305 E. Second St., Williamsburg, PA 16693.

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