Darlene M. Siders Cooper

Preceded in death by her mother Marion (Wilson) and father Walter Merlano, sister Dolores (Bob) Covan, and survived by her loving husband, Gordon Cooper, three step-daughters, Cheryl (Bill) Edmunds, Charlotte (Kevin) Rogge and Michele (Joseph) Veltre, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren, brother Lyle “Butch” (Connie) Merlano, sister Maria “Tommie” (Mike) Sopher, special mention of niece Diana (David) Wall.

Retired accountant from Columbus Life, keeping her coworkers as best friends for life. Many folks believe Darlene should have been a fashion designer or interior decorator as it was her passion. She loved the arts, music and dancing with her beloved husband, Gordon, at Kilbourne Dance Club. She enjoyed many years of pontoon boating at Buckeye Lake with her family and friends.

Darlene rescued and absolutely adored her fur-baby (cat) Lexie. We are left to cherish the memories of her laugh, kindness, calm demeanor and her smile and beauty. She was a real classy lady! She will be greatly missed by her beloved husband, family, best friends, and her Panera Bread Breakfast Club.

Visitation for Darlene will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 10:00am – 12:00pm at Schoedinger Northeast Funeral Home, 1051 East Johnstown Road, Gahanna, OH 43230, with her funeral service beginning at 12:00pm.

Services will conclude with interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 5600 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43213.