Darlene K. Phillips

Darlene K. Phillips, 64, of Linden, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 4, 2026.

She was born in Williamsport on February 21, 1961, a daughter of the late William McLaughlin and Lenore (Saiers) Burkholder.

Darlene was a graduate of Williamsport High School, and of Williamsport Area Community College (W.A.C.C.). She was a member of South Williamsport U.M. Church and employed for 39 years as a Registered Dental Hygienist at Ecker Family Dental. Darlene cherished the time spent with her husband, children, grandchildren, siblings, extended family, and friends.

Surviving her husband, Garry A. Phillips; daughter; Amber (Ryan) Johnson of Danville, son; Justin (Christina) Phillips of Harrisburg; grandchildren, Rylee and Kaylynn Johnson, and Quinn Phillips; siblings, Vonnie Beamer of Lock Haven, Linda (Mark) Hanna of Berwick, Patricia (Larry) Plants of Trout Run, Charles (Mary) McLaughlin of Linden, and Terry (Dawn) McLaughlin of Virginia Beach, VA.

In addition to her parents, Darlene was preceded in death by her stepfather, Lawrence Burkholder.

The family will receive friends and family at the Crouse Funeral Home, 133 E Third St., Williamsport PA 17701, from 1 to 3 p.m. on February 21, 2026. A service will follow at 3 p.m.

The family respectfully suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society by completing their donation form and mailing to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741, or online.

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