Darlene Marie Sakalski, age 73, of Dagsboro, DE, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, on the birthday of her beloved late husband Stephen Sakalski; devoted mother of Angela Michelle Salvino and her husband Frank, Letitia “Tish” Marie Columbus and her husband Jason, and Tiffany Renee Rimlinger and her husband Kurt; loving memaw of Austin, Vittorio, Andy, and Gianna Salvino, Bailey, Brady, and Bryant Columbus, and Ryan and Reese Rimlinger; cherished sister of Johnny and Jane, Kevin, Perry and Don, and the late Joey Barvir; sister-in-law of the late John O. Sakalski; devoted friend of Lynn, Marie, Patty, and Johnny. Also survived by many loving extended family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the Schimunek Funeral Home, 9705 Belair RD, Nottingham, MD 21236, on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 11:00 am-2:00 p.m., with family reflections to begin at 2:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Interment private. On-line condolences may be left @ www.schimunekfuneralhomes.com