Darlene M. Goretzke, 76, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on September 16, 2014 at Moravian Manor, Lititz. She was the daughter of the late J. Lloyd and Sarah (Welk) Barge, and wife of the late Jay R. Goretzke, Jr.

Darlene graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1956; and Berkley Business School. She was corporate secretary of the family business, Cash & Carry Parts, Inc. After retirement, she and Jay moved to McVeytown, PA where she served as president of Country Crossroads Senior Center. After returning to Lancaster in 2012, she was a member of Trinity U.C.C. of East Petersburg, PA. Darlene enjoyed crocheting, crafts, music and serving others with her life.

She is survived by two sons: Jay R. Goretzke, III of Stevens, PA and James L. Goretzke, husband of Evanor Lamm, of Weatherford, TX; two daughters: Jayne M. Goretzke of Lancaster, PA and Julia A. McNelly of Warren, RI; six grandchildren and one great-grandson; a sister, Dorothy B. Seitz of Lancaster, PA; a brother-in-law, Jere Goretzke, husband of Judy, of Lancaster, PA.

The family is grateful for the excellent care provided by the staff of Moravian Manor.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Trinity United Church of Christ, 2340 State Street, East Petersburg, PA 17520. Family and friends will gather following the Memorial Service. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family at Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Trinity U.C.C.