Darlene K. Hodgen, 55, of Mountvillle, a devoted wife and mother, died on Friday, July 22, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born in Lancaster to Glenn R. and Cora (Mull) Houpt, of Lancaster.

Darlene is survived by her husband, Kenneth L. Hodgen, Jr. and a daughter, Erin N. Hodgen, both of Mountville.

Darlene was a Permit Clerk for the City of Lancaster. She was a dedicated City employee for 34 years working in City Hall with many Mayors.

She graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1974. Darlene was a member of the American Legion Auxillary Post #34.

She enjoyed vacations to Ocean City Maryland, flowers, relaxing in the backyard on her patio watching birds, and spending time with her daughter, Erin.

Surviving in addition to her parents, husband, and daughter, is a sister, Judy L. Felsinger, of Virginia Beach.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 25, 2011 at 7:30pm from the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 414 E. King St. Lancaster, PA with The Rev. Roseann Goldberg officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 6-7:30pm at Snyder's. Interment will be held the next morning, Tuesday at 10am in Conestoga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Darlene's memory to American Heart Association 610 Community Way Lancaster, PA 17603. To send the family an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661