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Darlene Eddington Obituary

Darlene Eddington

Darlene Eddington, 71, of Fostoria, died at 2:02 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Blue Creek Healthcare, Whitehouse. She was born March 2, 1954, in Toledo, to Richard and Mae (Mills) LaVoy. She married Larry Eddington, and he preceded her in death.

Darlene is survived by her mother, Mae LaVoy; sons, James (Lisa) Welch of Findlay and Daniel (Tara Montano) Welch of Rossford; brothers, Mike LaVoy, Gary (Tara) LaVoy and Kevin LaVoy; sisters, Sherry Majors, Lisa Pieron and Tina (Ken) Taylor.

She was preceded in death by her father, Richard LaVoy; brother, Ron LaVoy; nephew, Gary LaVoy Jr.; and brother-in-law, William Majors.

A scattering service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Toledo Memorial Park.

Arrangements are being handled by COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.coldrencrates.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on May 29, 2025.

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Toledo Memorial Park and Mausoleum

Toledo Memorial Park, Sylvania, OH 43560

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205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840

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